Seanad debates

Tuesday, 24 June 2003

Will the Leader agree to a debate on this issue at some stage? Perhaps it will not be possible to have such a debate before the recess. It is quite clear that many people such as those involved in same sex relationships and cohabiting couples are involved in relationships which are outside the traditional family type. The fact that those involved in cohabiting relationships, in particular, have virtually no rights has fundamental implications for tax and pension provisions. The House could use its particular role, experience and knowledge to make suggestions in relation to this area, on which there should be a debate in the House in the coming months, perhaps in the next session, when we can draw on the recommendations of last week's report. Such a debate would be very useful.

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