Birth Certificates
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-10
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Charlie McConalogue (FF), Donegal

I again thank the Senator for raising this important issue. The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality is committed to taking steps to ameliorate the long-lasting trauma experienced by many people who were subject to illegal birth registrations, including amending and improving the legislation to address affected people's concerns. As I said, work on the matter is well advanced, with the public consultation process due to commence early in the new year. There is an open door at the Department in relation to taking on board the concerns the Senator raised on behalf of affected people. We look forward to that work progressing next year and to seeing a positive outcome for those he is representing.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-10