Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 289:

In page 37, line 6, after “to” to insert “provide a service to people affected by adoption and informal care arrangements”.

Amendment No. 289 states: "In page 37, line 6, after “to” to insert “provide a service to people affected by adoption and informal care arrangements”. Amendment No. 290 states: "In page 37, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: “(a) safeguard and maintain existing registrations on the National Adoption Contact Preference Register,”.

The purpose of amendment No. 289 is to provide clarity on the function of the contact preference register, which is an important aspect of the Bill in an area of personal and technical complexity. It is important that the purpose is clearly articulated for the benefit of those who avail of it and who would be impacted by it. Amendment No. 290 ensures that existing registrations on the national adoption contact preference register are preserved. No ambiguity should be allowed concerning the role of the new register in relation to former registers. We believe this amendment clarifies the relationship and protects current records.