All posts tagged mental capacity

Power of attorney for those with limited or no decision-making capacity

______________________________________________For Written Answer on : 21/04/2021Question Number(s): 1379 Question Reference(s): 18249/21Department: JusticeAsked by: David Stanton T.D.______________________________________________ QUESTION To ask the Minister for Justice the way in which a person with limited or no decision-making capacity…

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Commencement of Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

For Written Answer on: 21/04/2021Question Number(s): 1217 Question Reference(s): 18248/21Department: Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthAsked by: David Stanton T.D. QUESTION To ask the Minister for Children; Equality; Disability; Integration and Youth…

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Stanton welcomes publication of capacity legislation

Fine Gael Cork East TD, David Stanton, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the publication of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. Deputy Stanton is Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice,…

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Mental Capacity Legislation must reflect human rights-based approach to legal capacity

Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality A human rights-based approach to legal capacity is not currently prevalent despite pockets of good practice, according to a new report on the…

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