Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
819. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status and plans for advancing the protection of liberty safeguards Bill; the legislative timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36873/20]
View answerHeads of Bill to provide legislative clarity on the issue of deprivation of liberty safeguards are at a relatively advanced stage. A number of complex legal and policy issues which have arisen during the drafting process remain to be resolved.
Work on the Heads of Bill has been paused due to the diversion of resources, as part of the response to COVID-19.
