Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
454. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to support a matter (details supplied) regarding the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46639/15]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the Oireachtas passed the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill on 17 December 2015 which provides for the Decision Support Service to be established within the Mental Health Commission rather than in the Courts Service as originally envisaged. The Mental Health Commission, which is an independent body, was chosen as the location for the Decision Support Service because the Commission has expertise in key functions that will be undertaken by the new body and the necessary skills mix needed by that body.
