Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2022-10-06
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Roderic O'Gorman (GP), Dublin West

The amendment relates to further improvements with regard to complaints throughout the Act. The particular amendment relates to complaints in respect of AHDs under Part 8 and will ensure the director of the decision support service will be able to conduct an investigation on his or her own initiative regarding a designated healthcare representative. This was always the policy intention and this provision makes clear that position, thus improving the harmony of investigative powers throughout the Act.

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Sitting date: 2022-10-06