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Children and family relationships Bill

Summary

Robert Troy asks about the delayed children and family relationships Bill and a report on small schools. After initially misunderstanding the first issue, the Tánaiste says the relationships Bill is intended for this session and the small-schools report is under consideration.

Earlier this week we discussed the devastating consequences of how society viewed certain families and people, such as single mothers. Today, we have many different family configurations. In that context, what is the position on the children and family relationships Bill? The heads of the Bill were published earlier this year, but the Bill now seems to be stalled. When will we see full implementation of this legislation?

I understand the Minister for Education and Skills has had a report on the future of small schools in his possession for more than 12 months. When will that report on the future, viability and sustainability of small schools be published? Will the Oireachtas get an opportunity to discuss the findings of that report?

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In regard to the Child and Family Agency Bill, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is anxious to progress that Bill and is currently in discussions on it.

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The Bill I referred to is a justice Bill.

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I apologise. I thought the Deputy was referring to the Child and Family Agency. I understand it is intended to deal with the children and family relationships Bill this session. In regard to the value for money report on small schools, the Minister is considering the report.

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