Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I stated to Deputy Gormley, who raised the issue, that the register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children was to give effect to the recommendations of the child protection joint working group. The legislation arises out of the North-South Ministerial Council. The issues in respect of the Bill will be dealt with under the proposals for the upcoming children referendum.

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