Proposed Legislation

Thursday, 26 November 2020

Questions (405)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

405. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health when he plans to publish the protection of liberty safeguard Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39511/20]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Heads 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.