Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her reply. This is a really important issue for many people who for years have tried to get this kind of information and have gone to all kinds of lengths. The rest of us take for granted having our birth certificates and knowing about our origins, yet there are people who still have not been able to get that information. That is why I am persisting with this issue.

I hope the Minister will be able to publish the Bill as soon as possible after the summer recess. She may be able to publish it before then. We need to pass this legislation as quickly as possible. I ask that consideration be given to dealing with the tracing and information aspects within the Bill that has passed Second Stage.

Getting Dáil time, bringing a Bill before the Seanad and so on takes time. Passing two Bills presents challenges in terms of getting time within the two Chambers. Getting this done is a priority. There will be questions around balance, but it is important that the presumption is in favour of disclosure. I wish the Minister well with the Bill but I want to make sure it is published.

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