Family Courts Bill 2022: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2024-10-02
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Helen McEntee (FG), Meath East

Again, I hope to bring clarity that it is not the case, even taking into account the monetary situation, that everything will have to start there. Essentially, it will be a matter for the judge to be satisfied that the parties are in the right place, irrespective of the monetary position. I appreciate and understand the reason for the Senator's opposition to the section but I hope to be able to bring further amendments to clarify the situation and alleviate some of the concerns raised by the Senator today.

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