Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2018
134. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in commencing sections 20 to 23, inclusive, of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; the timeframe for the commencement of the sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16923/18]
View answerA number of technical drafting issues have come to light in relation to Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. The implications of these issues are being explored by officials in my Department and the Office of the Attorney General and clarification on whether primary legislation is required to resolve these issues is being sought. In the event that primary legislation is required I would seek to deal with it as a matter of urgency.
