Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2022-06-01
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Lynn Ruane (IND), University of Dublin

I move amendment No. 53:
In page 21, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following:
"Relevant body to provide all relevant records on application by relevant person
11. (1) A relevant person who has attained the age of 18 years may apply in writing to a relevant body for the provision by the relevant body to him or her of any and all relevant records held by the relevant body and that relates to him or her.
(2) A relevant body, on application to it made under this section, shall, to the extent that it is practicable to do so, provide the relevant person with a copy of all relevant records it holds, which shall include but not be limited to, early life information, care information, incorrect birth registration information and medical information.
(3) Where a relevant body that receives an application made in accordance with subsection (1) does not hold relevant records, it shall, in writing and without delay, inform the relevant person concerned of that fact.".

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