Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 September 2021
404. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection when the relevant section of the Civil Registration Act 2014 will commence whereby it becomes obligatory for a father’s name to be on a birth certificate when the birth is being registered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44689/21]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that the relevant provisions governing the compulsory registration of fathers are contained in Section 6 of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014.
This Section requires technical amendments prior to commencement by way of primary legislation. It is expected that these changes will be proposed as part of an amending Bill currently being prepared in the Department.
I trust this clarifies the situation for the Deputy.
