Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2014
581. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a timeframe regarding the passing by the Oireachtas of the children and family relationships Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25697/14]
View answerI have recently received both the pre-legislative scrutiny report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality and the advice of the Ombudsman for Children on the General Scheme of the Children and Family Relationships Bill. These suggest a number of recommendations which I am currently considering in the context of finalising the General Scheme and of seeking Government approval to draft the Bill proper. Subject to this, my aim is to ensure that the Bill is drafted as soon as possible with a view to enactment early in 2015.
