Question 1

What does the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2017 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends 2015 Assisted Decision-Making Act to clarify how it applies to people receiving mental health treatment under the Mental Health Act 2001. Addresses rights and protections for people subject to mental health orders or insanity verdicts under existing mental health and criminal law frameworks. Aims to strengthen mental health service provision and safeguard decision-making rights for affected individuals. Bill lapsed without enactment.

Question 2

What stage is the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2017 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 13 Feb 2020, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2017 is at First Stage in 32nd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2017?

Accepted Answer

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2017 was sponsored by Mary Lou McDonald, and was introduced on 9 Nov 2017.

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