Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 2 March 2022

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage

Photo of Roderic O'GormanRoderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I do not think it is a real risk. We believe everything that is listed in this amendment is already covered within the definition of relevant records. We do not see where the gaps are. I do not feel there is a real risk but we have that catch-all provision there, if necessary.

In response to Deputy Funchion, we do not see that there are gaps here. We are willing to go away, have a look and see is there something that can be done, but I am not inclined to put this lengthy list into the legislation when I believe these types of records are already captured elsewhere in the Bill. I am trying to meet the Deputy half way. I understand the issues at play are important. We believe they are protected but we are happy to look at the issue again. If we believe it is needed, we can address the issue on Report Stage. I am speaking in respect of amendments Nos. 1 and 90.

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