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‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Family Law Cases. Minimum age for marriage
Summary
Barrett asked whether the marriage age would be raised to 18. The Minister responded about family-court proposals instead, and the Chair moved on without an answer to the marriage-age question.
Does the Minister intend to introduce proposals to raise to 18 the age at which a person may get married?
Comment on this
In relation to the Family Court, I am aware that there are very strong criticisms of the difficulties experienced by those involved. I am also aware that there is a great desire to improve the situation. The matter is being examined in great depth; when I am in a position to bring proposals to the Government and when they decide to act on them I will be in a position to make an announcement.
Deputy Barrett rose.
