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Dáil
‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Family law legislation

Summary

Bernard J. Durkan asked whether amended family law legislation would return to the House promptly to avoid State claims. The Taoiseach said it is at Committee Stage in the Seanad and should return before the summer recess.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

Now that the family law legislation is under review and is likely to necessitate amending legislation, is it intended to bring these matters before the House at the earliest possible date given the possibility of claims against the State if that is not done?

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I do not have a date, but I am told the proposed legislation is on Committee Stage in the Seanad at the moment and will come back to the House after that. Certainly the intention is for it to come before the House before the summer recess.

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