Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2016
390. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health when he will commence sections 20 to 23, inclusive, of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11852/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 was enacted in April 2015. A number of functions and responsibilities were assigned to the Minister for Health under the provisions in Parts 2 and 3 of the Act relating to donor assisted human reproduction. Preparatory work is required to give effect to these provisions (including the non-anonymity provisions), which includes the preparation of specific regulations and the establishment of the National Donor-Conceived Person Register. This work is in progress involving officials from my Department.
