I thank the Minister for his engagement. I understand he is in a difficult position in this regard. Because it is such a core issue of principle, I need to press the amendment. I believe it has progressed but that additional obstacle in respect of a birth certificate is symbolic. However, I acknowledge the Minister's sincerity in his engagement on it.

I move amendment No. 30: In page 25, to delete lines 28 to 40, and in page 26, to delete lines 1 to 19.

I move amendment No. 31: In page 26, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “(4) Where a relevant person refuses, or is not in a position, to attend an information session, whether in-person or electronically, information in accordance with subsection (2) shall instead be provided to the relevant person in writing through a registered letter.”.

I was in my office dusting off my "What is Plan B?" posters that we had from debates in the previous Oireachtas on the Heritage Bill. It was a debate on the related issue of habitat and the crucial requirement to protect hedgerows in the context of that legislation. The focus in particular was on habitats that are crucial for pollinators. At that point, we recognised the intrinsic role of pollinators, in particular our native bees, in every part of the ecosystem. These are the enliveners, the continuers. This is wh…

I will take the reverse of the approach of the previous speaker, even though there are very many interesting aspects of the national women's health strategy, many of which I hope to tease out in the future. I will specifically note one point in respect of breastfeeding. I encourage the Minister to lend his support to the proposals currently being considered by the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, with regard to bans and restrictions on the advertising of formula milk. However, I am going to focus on the national …

I move amendment No. 124: In page 64, line 14, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”.

I wish to highlight, with regard to this suite of sections, that there are concerns around what becomes an obligation and what becomes optional. The Minister will be aware of the concerns I had previously expressed about the issue of "may" and "shall" as it relates to the provision of important and relevant information. I intended my amendment to this section to highlight the need to ensure suitable and specific measures around the protection of the fundamental right of persons. I am going to engage further on that…

I have a last point as we are on Committee Stage. I will again indicate something that can perhaps be provided for under the regulations. This matter relates to the regulations under GDPR but I will address it more widely. The Minister will be aware I also had amendments that were ruled out of order in respect of what is a very basic suggestion, which is that information campaigns, for example, highlight the options open to persons under this Act, including their options under GDPR. As the Minister said, it is very…

I appreciate the Minister's indication in that regard. I reserve the right to bring more amendments around that route to information for parents because that is still an issue. I understand GDPR is one of the important routes. I would like it if this legislation provided more routes in that respect but I appreciate the Minister's bona fides. I look forward to the campaign being communicated in a way that is accessible. I accept the Minister's indication.

I move amendment No. 125: In page 64, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: “Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation 69. Nothing in this enactment shall be construed as infringing upon or limiting the right of a person to make a data subject access request under Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulation.”.

I move amendment No. 126: In page 64, line 37, after “her” to insert “, to commence within 90 days of their request”. Amendment No. 126 would insert a clause stipulating that the provision of counselling support should commence not later than 90 days after it is requested by a relevant person or parent. This amendment seeks to ensure the provision of counselling support to parents and relevant persons is not subject to inappropriate delays. This is important because these periods of time will involve extraordinary …

I do not believe our amendment is prescriptive in terms of what persons would need. In fact, it is the opposite. We have indicated, and Senator Boyhan has indicated very eloquently, that people may need longer periods of time. The key point is that if a person is requesting counselling, he or she should be provided with that counselling within 90 days of such a request. To be clear, and it is important, that is not prescriptive in terms of the amount of counselling required or needed. It simply says that if a perso…

I recognise and appreciate the Minister's use of "shall" in that regard. I hope the legislation will be reconfigured in other situations where we debate the use of "may" and "shall". Nonetheless, I believe having a designated timeline is more constructive. In that regard, I will press the amendment.

I move amendment No. 130: In page 65, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: “(2) A review under this section shall include meaningful engagement with relevant persons, groups representing survivors and families, persons with expertise in human rights and data protection, and other relevant persons or groups as the Minister deems appropriate. (3) At the conclusion of the review, a report shall be prepared and laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas.”. Amendment No. 130 specifies that, in a review of th…

I thank the Minister for indicating openness with regard to the question of ensuring that any report be laid before the Oireachtas to allow for engagement in that way. It is a useful acknowledgment of the fact that there has been very constructive engagement from concerned individuals from parties across the Oireachtas. The evolution of our national discussion on this issue reflects the fact that there has been very constructive Oireachtas engagement. I welcome the Minister's indication on that with regard to amend…

I move amendment No. 131: In page 65, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: " Report on operation of functions of Child and Family Agency 71. The Minister shall, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, lay a report before both Houses of the Oireachtas evaluating the manner in which the Child and Family Agency has performed its functions in respect of this Act and in the preparation of such a report the Minister shall engage with relevant persons.".

I give notice that I reserve the right to put forward further amendments to the Schedule. I have already indicated my concern that certain bodies, including the psychiatric institutions and others, may not be reflected here. Depending on how things evolve, I may seek amendments to the Schedule on Report Stage.

There is an opportunity for the Title to better reflect the debate we have had and the nuances that have emerged over the course of that debate. I will not rehash all the points already made in respect of amendments Nos. 132 to 137, inclusive, which were grouped with other amendments, including the question of whether "incorrect" or "illegal" should be used. That was an important debating point, however, as was the discussion on whether the Bill should refer to "all available" records or "certain" records. There wa…

This is all relevant to the Title, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, so-----

That is why I am using this opportunity to highlight to the Minister that I believe there may be scope in both the Title and in the provisions dealing with next of kin and the question of a tiered series of deaths to strengthen and improve the Bill in that regard. That is not an indictment of the Minister but, rather, a reflection, as I have highlighted-----