David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am very happy to second the amendment. This is a significant amendment as there is a gap in the provisions as they stand. I spoke about this previously and have received correspondence from parents who are either in this situation or expect to be in this situation. The courts should have the right to assign parentage in this small number of cases. One mother who is expecting to find herself in this situation told me that the golden thread that existed in all other cases was missing in hers and this was a cause of grief to her. I am happy to support the amendment.