Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The interdepartmental committee on the reform of marriage law is currently examining a number of issues, including the capacity to marry. It intends to publish a discussion paper on the issue and to seek views and observations from all interested parties. I will bring the views of Members of the House to the attention of the committee. It would, therefore, be pre-emptive to accept the amendment.

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