Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)

The Minister has not changed her mind. There are a number of amendments we are attempting to reach. Due to the time restriction we want to ensure we get to as many as possible. I accept the point the Minister has made, that the process has been widened and she has increased it through the number of informants that can become involved. I feel it is a parent's personal duty to ensure registration. This is even more significant now. Nevertheless, it should be looked at in the context of further reviews on other matters because physical presence is not always required. Indeed, physical presence is not always required when dealing with judicial matters. I withdraw amendment No. 12 and will not move amendments Nos. 13 and 14 with some reservations.

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