Pádraig MacLochlainn
Ceist:89. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish the Family Relationships and Children Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45967/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 5 November 2013
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Freagraí scríofa
Work on the General Scheme of a Family Relationships and Children Bill is at an advanced stage in my Department, and subject to the necessary consultations between Departments and at Government level, I hope to be in a position to publish my detailed legislative proposals by the end of the year. It is not yet possible to give a date for publication of the Bill as the General Scheme must first be finalised and necessary consultations undertaken. However, I am keen to proceed quickly with the essential reforms to this very sensitive area of the law.