Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

The process is set out in section 59F(11), under which a party to a proposed civil partnership may appeal the decision of an tArd-Chláraitheoir to the Circuit Court. Section 59F(12) sets out the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. Ultimately, it would be a matter for the court to decide on whether to uphold the objection.

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