Michael Creed
Question:106 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on his plans for reform of civil registration in so far as it affects his Department. [14860/01]
Vol. 536 No. 5
106 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on his plans for reform of civil registration in so far as it affects his Department. [14860/01]
The present system of manuscript registers of birth, deaths and marriages, which provides the basis for the civil registration system, was established in the mid 19th century. This system is restrictive when compared to a modern computer assisted system. A registrar only register events which occur within his or her district and can only issue certificates when he or she has possession of the particular register.