Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 3:

In page 20, line 22, after "registrar" to insert "if required to do so".

The purpose of this amendment is to make the Bill more user-friendly by providing for people who cannot attend the registrar or when both people cannot attend. It reflects technological advances because today some of this information can be processed electronically or by other methods which do not require people to be present to register a birth. This is more realistic and more compatible with Department policy, if the advertising campaign is to be believed. I appeal to the Minister to look favourably on this amendment.