Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is three years since the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 passed through the Oireachtas. This was truly an historic Act, ensuring the same parental rights for same-sex parents under law. The Government has yet to commence Parts 2 and 3 and section 99 of that legislation, which means that many families are facing serious difficulties. It was reported in the media last week that the Minister, Deputy Harris, hoped to bring forward legislation to Cabinet in the coming days and that he intended to introduce the legislation before the summer recess. Will the Taoiseach give us an update on the position?

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