Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth

General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Chris Wallace:

I am one of the pre-1970 people and my birth records are in the submission document. I flew from England to Ireland and when I walked through the gate and was asked for a passport, I said to myself that it was false and asked myself what would happen if I got caught. It is not something I have ever given thought to before but since this happened, every time I go through the airport I am asked for a passport or driving licence. What am I supposed to say? I might get away with telling the truth in Ireland but in England, Australia or America, I would have no chance. Can members imagine having to explain it in a foreign language as well? I have also got a female father, according to records. How about that? That is the immaculate conception with a vengeance. That is as much as I will say on the subject.

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