Children and family relationships Bill
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?
Comment on this
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.
Comment on this
The Bill I referred to is a justice Bill.