Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
842. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if the birth certificate application of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31421/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraDue to the recent cyber-attack on the HSE, the facilities to register live events and to issue civil certificates has been interrupted. Request for certificates can be made to the General Register Office.
Officials of the General Register Office have made contact with the family concerned and have arranged for the issue of the required birth certificate.
My understanding is that the HSE has made good progress in recent days in restoring civil registration services and my Department and the General Register Office will continue to offer support pending full resumption of services nationally.
