Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Durkan for consistently raising this issue. I will make a number of quick points. First, we will introduce the Family Courts Bill into the Seanad this week. That is a really important reform of how our courts work in this regard. My colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, held a public consultation on the topic of parental alienation. We are currently reviewing all the responses. The Department of Justice has also arranged for a stand-alone piece of independent research on parental alienation, which I have now received. I have also asked my Department to prioritise immediately a review of section 47 of the Family Law Act. I will keep in close contact with the Deputy.

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