Oireachtas to repeal 144-year-old lunacy act today

The Oireachtas is expected to officially repeal the 144-year-old lunacy act today.

Oireachtas to repeal 144-year-old lunacy act today
Thu, 17 Dec, 2015 - 07:36

The Oireachtas is expected to officially repeal the 144-year-old lunacy act today.

The new Assisted Decision Making Act will be brought into law which will give every citizen the right to have their say in how they are cared for.

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