Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 2:

In page 7, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following subsection:

"(3) As soon as may be after the passing of this Act, the Minister shall prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas, a statement as to the implications of introducing a system of registration of guardianship orders and agreements".

I welcome the Minister to the House. The purpose of the amendment is to stimulate discussion on this matter. We have all been lobbied at some length by associations representing natural fathers and I broadly support their pleas. I would like to know the Minister's thoughts on this amendment.