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‹ Order of Business Family law legislation
Summary
Peter Fitzpatrick again seeks a family courts Bill; the Taoiseach says the Justice Minister is working on legislation, following related Seanad discussion.
We need to establish a dedicated family court in order to improve the levels of judicial expertise and training in family law matters-----
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-----and to streamline family law procedures thereby making them more user friendly and less costly. When can we expect the family law Bill?
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This was debated in the Seanad yesterday. One needs legislation here, not a referendum. The legislation is being worked on by the Minister for Justice and Equality.