Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 3

Written Answers. - Separation Agreements.

Deirdre Clune

Question:

242 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that the guidelines and regulations governing the access of both parents to children following a separation agreement are satisfactory; the plans, if any, he has to review these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13787/99]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I assume the Deputy is referring to the position where parents are in dispute about access to a child following a separation agreement. The law already provides detailed provisions by way of a Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964 and the Children Act, 1997 in this area. While I have no proposals for changes in the law I can say it is kept under review.