Sharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. I appreciate today is a busy day for the Minister. I appreciate the Minister of State coming to the House to take this important matter. It is important for the fathers out there. This is important legislation to ensure their names go on birth certificates. They have been waiting for this legislation for nine years.I understand that it is being drafted at this moment. The urgency is there for these fathers who have been waiting for this legislation for a long time. Not having that name on the birth certificate does not give them the rights that they deserve as fathers. I welcome it coming as quickly as possible and I welcome the Minister of State taking the time to answer this important question today.