Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
379. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection how a person can become registered as a marriage solemniser; if such positions are open to non-Departmental staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2411/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn order to legally solemnise a marriage in the State a person must be nominated for registration in the Register of Solemnisers. To be so registered a person wishing to become a solemniser must be either, a registrar employed by the Health Service Executive, or be a member of a religious or a secular body in Ireland and nominated by them.
Each religious and secular body has a registered nominator who is responsible for ensuring the details held in the Register of Solemnisers is accurately recorded by the General Registers Office.
There are no other provisions for persons to become registered in the Register of Solemnisers.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
