Denis Naughten
Ceist:22 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to amend the Civil Registration Act 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4328/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 26 January 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
The administration of the Civil Registration Service is statutorily a matter for the Registrar General. I have made enquiries with the Registrar General and he has informed me that the general review of the provisions of the Civil Registration Act 2004 was completed in 2011. There are a range of issues to be considered in relation to the scope and implementation of any proposed changes to the provisions of the Act and some of these issues have cross-departmental implications, which need to be considered also.
One of the main priorities of the review was to examine possible legislative solutions to the issue of marriages of convenience and consultations with other departments in relation to this and other issues are on-going. It is my intention to seek the approval of the Government to the drafting of the heads of a bill in the near future.