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18/02/2015
Children and Family Relationship Bill Approved
The Cabinet has approved the Children and Family Relationship Bill brought forward by Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald.
The Bill makes provisions for guardianship, custody and adoption rights for various family situations, such as children being parented by same-sex couples.
"This is a major reform of family law which so clearly sets out to vindicate the equal right of every child to the recognition of their families," Minister Fitzgerald said.
"It provides a legal bedrock upon which the diversity of families will be valued, recognised and protected in today's Ireland.
"It addresses the identity issue of children born through donor AHR, as recommended in the 2005 Report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction and the Report of the Law Reform Commission in 2010."
A final debate of the Bill is due to be held next week with the legislation expected by 24 March.
(MH/CD)
The Bill makes provisions for guardianship, custody and adoption rights for various family situations, such as children being parented by same-sex couples.
"This is a major reform of family law which so clearly sets out to vindicate the equal right of every child to the recognition of their families," Minister Fitzgerald said.
"It provides a legal bedrock upon which the diversity of families will be valued, recognised and protected in today's Ireland.
"It addresses the identity issue of children born through donor AHR, as recommended in the 2005 Report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction and the Report of the Law Reform Commission in 2010."
A final debate of the Bill is due to be held next week with the legislation expected by 24 March.
(MH/CD)
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