Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I had given a commitment to Deputy Clare Daly recognising the importance of this issue she had highlighted, as had Deputy O'Callaghan and other members of the committee. I am very keen that it would be passed before the summer. There are a variety of legislative mechanisms or Bills I could use but I might also consider a stand-alone Bill. I am meeting Deputy Daly later this afternoon to discuss that issue. I emphasise I want to work with the committee to ensure that legislation is passed before the summer. I recognise there are many families who have a very deep and serious concern around this issue and would like to see it being brought into law.

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