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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (874)

Denis Naughten

Question:

1055 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 335 of 1 June 2004, if he will provide an update on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21613/04]

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Written answers

Accompanied by officials of my Department, I met the group in question in July of this year and a range of issues was discussed, including a request that unmarried fathers be given a right of guardianship of their children, the recording of court proceedings, legal costs and the amendment of the in camera rule. More recently, the group submitted further recommendations. The in camera rule has been relaxed by way of provision in the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004. Other recommendations made are being considered and those requiring legislative change will be looked at in the context of a family law Bill, which forms part of the Government's legislation programme.

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