Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 24 Jun 2003

Vol. 569 No. 3

Written Answers. - Ministerial Responsibilities.

Trevor Sargent

Question:

376 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason he has consistently refused to meet with the Unmarried and Separated Fathers of Ireland group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17521/03]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I will invite the organisation referred to by the Deputy to meet officials of my Department, who will report back to me, at a convenient early date to discuss their concerns so that I can consider ways in which these might be addressed.