Dáil Éireann - Volume 663 - 14 October, 2008

Written Answers. - Legislative Programme.

Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the Mental Capacity Bill will be published soon and enacted as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34902/08]

  Deputy Dermot Ahern: The Government Legislation Programme published on 23 September 2008 indicates that publication of the Mental Capacity Bill is expected in mid-2009. The General Scheme of the Bill was published on 15 September 2008 and is available on my Department’s website.