Jillian van Turnhout (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister's decision to bring the definition of "child" into line with the definition in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child which covers persons up to 18 years of age. While I accept the Cathaoirleach's ruling that we cannot order the business of the Dáil, I can ask a question of one of the 166 Members of the other House - the Minister. His officials told us that there were no outstanding issues or questions being raised by the Department. I appreciate democracy and that any Member can table an amendment. However, I ask the Minister to confirm that there are no outstanding issues with regard to the Bill and that he expects it to be given a good passage.