Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 155 of 14 June 2005, when the recommendation was referred to the Committee of Experts on Family Law; if so, when the report was made and where it can be viewed; the steps she is taking to legislate or regulate for those affected by these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27163/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed that Recommendation No. 1117 (1989) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was referred to the Committee of Experts on Family Law in February 1994. I am informed also that the committee failed to reach a consensus on the recommendation and that no report was made.

The Deputy may be aware that there is a case listed for hearing in the Supreme Court on 8 November 2005. In the circumstances, it is not appropriate for me to comment further on the matter at this time.