Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Yesterday we saw a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court in the case of Johnny O'Meara. I commend the courage of Johnny O'Meara in challenging the inequality in law relating to cohabiting couples and to note that judgement. I also note that the Government is committed to passing legislative change to give effect to that ruling to ensure cohabitees in the tragic circumstances of Johnny O'Meara and his children will be covered by social protection measures. Will the Taoiseach give us a timeline for the bringing in of the necessary legislative measures? In particular, will the Government do this by way of amendments to the social welfare Bill currently going through the Oireachtas?

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