Jillian van Turnhout (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I join in the congratulations. I raised several issues on Second Stage before the summer recess, many of which came forward as Government amendments on Committee Stage. I acknowledge that. That is what is good about our legislative process. Today, I zoomed in on one particular issue but I do not want that to take from the really significant provisions contained in the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 to births, registration, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths. The Bill is long overdue. I congratulate the Minister of State on his engagement in the Seanad and his officials who have been involved in the Bill. It was clear on First and Second Stages that many angles had been covered and much work has gone into the Bill. It will make a difference. I thank the Minister of State and his officials.