Jim O'Keeffe
Question:425 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is any proposal to reform the existing ward of court procedure. [3539/05]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
425 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is any proposal to reform the existing ward of court procedure. [3539/05]
View answerI am advised that the Courts Service, mindful of the need for a comprehensive reform of the law relating to the protection of intellectually incapacitated individuals, and in the context of a relevant consultation paper published by the Law Reform Commission in 2003, is currently engaged in a review of the operation of the wardship jurisdiction. I will consider any proposals for changes in legislation within my area of functional responsibility which emanate from the review and from the final report of the Law Reform Commission.