Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Child Care. Legal equality for illegitimate children
Summary
Shatter asked whether the Bill would abolish the legal distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children; the Minister said the matter would be considered with other Departments.
On the basis of the Bill dealing with the major recommendations of the task force report, can the Minister indicate whether the legislation will be concerned with placing illegitimate children in a position of legal equality with legitimate children and abolishing the concept of illegitimacy? Will he say whether he regards that as part and parcel of any Childrens Bill?
