Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
124. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the case of persons (details supplied) in County Cork who wish to be married here; the way in which the matter may be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6235/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhere one or more of the parties to a proposed marriage have previously been granted a foreign divorce they must satisfy the registrar that the divorce is recognised in Ireland. The recognition of a foreign divorce in Ireland is governed by the Domicile and Recognition of Foreign Divorce Act 1986.
The case referred to by the Deputy is currently being dealt with by the General Register Office and that office has been in direct contact with the applicants.
As the Registrar General, by way of section 8(4) of the Civil Registration Act 2004, is independent in the performance of his or her functions the Minister has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Documents supplied by the Deputy in relation to this case have been forwarded to General Register Office.
