Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am just not satisfied with that answer as it still does not deal with the problem of individuals being available to solemnise a marriage on a Saturday. If the person is a member of the religious body that has clearance from the Registrar General, it is possible but what if he or she is not a member of that religious body and there is no registrar available on a Saturday? This matter must be dealt with. I have suggested notaries public because, as I mentioned, there is one in every major centre of population throughout the country. There is a problem as people are not available on a Saturday or a Sunday to solemnise marriages, unless one gos to one of the recognised religious bodies. There is, therefore, a deficiency in the scheme. I ask for the matter to be examined to see if the process can be broadened to include persons who want to be available to solemnise marriages on Saturdays and Sundays.