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- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)
Roderic O'Gorman: The timescale for the legislation is a matter for the committee right now. It is giving the legislation the detailed scrutiny that it needs. As soon as the committee has completed that and sent its report to me, it has my absolute commitment that I will work with the Attorney General and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to make amendments and get it to the Oireachtas as quickly as...
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)
Patrick Costello: I will lean in and speak a bit louder. One of the purposes of pre-legislative scrutiny is to ensure that we hear the voice of everyone who can contribute meaningfully to the creation of the legislation. What consultation has the Minister had with survivor groups and family groups before this? To reflect what Deputy Murnane O'Connor said, there is a need to be able to progress this as...
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)
Mark Ward: I am in Leinster House. I thank the Minister and his staff for taking the time to meet us today and for the engagement. It is welcome. As previously mentioned, this is a tough, emotional and sensitive process for everyone involved, mothers and adopted persons. The Minister and previous speakers referred to counselling supports for those who want them. This is an important issue. Will...
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)
Roderic O'Gorman: There has been much criticism of Tusla in the past. Part of that was because Tusla was operating under the existing law, which is not suitable and does not allow the agency to provide much information. There have been problems regarding how Tusla's social workers have engaged, particularly with adopted people and survivors of mother and baby homes. That was discussed in the context of...