Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

Part 1 of the First Schedule sets out the required particulars to be entered in the register of births. The provision in paragraphs (a) and (b) of Part 1 of the First Schedule allows the parents or a parent if one is deceased or cannot be traced to assign a surname other than their own name, or alternatively a combination of their names for the child, which is what the Senator mentioned. As the existing provisions cater for the objective of this amendment, I do not see the necessity of having another. We cater for what the Senator wishes to provide.