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17/02/2015
Cabinet To Discuss New Family Bill
The Cabinet is to discuss the Children and Family Relationships Bill today, being brought forward by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.
The Bill has been described as "the most important change in family legislation since the foundation of the State", by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
The Bill includes more than 170 sections and seeks to extend guardianship, custody and adoption rights for various family situations.
(MH/CD)
The Bill has been described as "the most important change in family legislation since the foundation of the State", by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
The Bill includes more than 170 sections and seeks to extend guardianship, custody and adoption rights for various family situations.
(MH/CD)
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