Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)

My patience has yet to be exhausted.

Given that half of the promised Bills in section A of the programme for the Easter session were not published by the Government, what priority will be attached to one Bill in particular which should be treated with a sense of urgency by the Government? This Bill fulfils the requirements under the Hague Convention on adoption. A number of people have been engaged in long-term foster care and now wish to adopt the children. I am aware of a case in my constituency where the child is liable to deportation because of the lack of legislation.

I note this Bill was called the Hague Convention Bill and is now called the child care amendment Bill.

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