Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the publication of the children's referendum Bill by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs today. It is a great step forward for children's rights. Children will be visible in the Constitution. The new proposed Article 42A will express the rights of children. Like Senator Bacik, I commend the Minister for holding the referendum on a Saturday. It will mean children will not miss school which is a great statement on the day we have a children's referendum.