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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Family law redress

Summary

Deputy Durkan asked that family law reform also address people harmed by section 47 and similar provisions, with redress for families left isolated. The Taoiseach said he would discuss the suggestion with the Minister for Justice.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

I again raise the question of family law reform. I welcome the Taoiseach's outlining of the timeline for that legislation, which is going through the Houses at the moment. However, one issue remains, the issue of those who have become victims of section 47 and similar sections over recent years. This problem still has to be addressed and redress will have to be dealt with because, in some cases, the families are condemned to isolation, sometimes forever, which is grossly unfair. I ask that this be provided for in the legislation.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I will certainly discuss that suggestion with the Minister for Justice. I will take it up with the Deputy later.

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