Seanad debates

Friday, 16 December 2005

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages.

 

1:00 pm

Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I have a supplementary question. A figure of 14% is very low. In respect of one-parent families, in what percentage is there recognition of the father on the birth certificate? I understand a mother can choose whether to include the name of a child's father on the certificate. Is there a large percentage of unknown fathers who cannot be pursued?

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