Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Second Stage
Dail Éireann — 2023-12-14
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Roderic O'Gorman (GP), Dublin West

I thank the Ceann Comhairle and would appreciate his latitude so that I can end on one point.
A number of speakers spoke about the issue of stakeholders and that there is a wide range of interest in this. After I spoke with Deputies in terms of the Government announcement I engaged with stakeholders and let them know of the proposals being made. I committed very openly to further engagement. I have engaged with one organisation already. I understand it is taking this language away to consider it. I think that is valuable and I do not see that as a criticism. These are significant changes. They warrant consideration. I have no problem with any party saying it wants to give this consideration as well. That is entirely valuable. I look forward to continuing the discussion on the changes in the family when we come back in the new year.

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Sitting date: 2023-12-14