Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

Ceisteanna (379)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

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]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I 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.