Joe Higgins
Question:775 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the legislative priorities of her Department for the current session of Dáil Éireann. [11482/03]
Written Answers. - Proposed Legislation.
One Bill has been prioritised for progression in the current Dáil session, the Civil Registration Bill.
The Civil Registration Bill, which is currently being drafted by the office of the parliamentary counsel, will provide a new legal framework for the registration of births, marriages and deaths.
It will update the existing legislation – some of which dates back to the mid-19th century. The passing of this legislation is one element of the civil registration modernisation programme. This modernisation is a joint project between my Department and that of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children which is now nearing implementation.