Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2013
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Proposed Legislation
95. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on any proposed legislation on the issue of the presumption of paternity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48107/13]
View answerI am considering amendments to the existing legislation on presumption of paternity within the proposed General Scheme of the Children and Family Relationships Bill which I hope to finalise shortly. I understand that under the current presumptions, particular birth registration difficulties can arise for women who have children with a subsequent partner after the break-up of a marriage, but where they have not divorced and they do not have legal documentation of their separation by way of a deed of separation or a decree of judicial separation. I hope to propose a practical legislative response in consultation with my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, who is dealing with certain consequences for the civil registration system.
