Ms Saoirse Brady:

This legislation addresses the reality that children are being born in these circumstances and currently do not have any legal recognition. This will protect them further and it is not helpful to twist how this legislation will be interpreted. The legal reality is these children are falling through the cracks, they are not being provided for and court cases are being taken. This legislation is designed to protect those children and their families and it will impact on a considerable number of children and families living in Ireland today.