Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010

Thursday, 6 May 2010

Questions (106)

Joe Carey

Question:

104 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Social Protection when he will amend the Civil Registration Act 2004 to allow grieving Irish families whose loved ones died abroad to be able to register their deaths in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/10]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

It is intended to propose to make a number of amendments to the Civil Registration Act 2004 and, in this context, I will review the current provisions in relation to the registration in this country of deaths of Irish people which occur outside the State.