Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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Question 33: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to amend the Civil Registration Act 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20625/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The general review of the provisions of the Civil Registration Act 2004 was completed in 2011. There are a range of issues to be considered in relation to the scope and implementation of any proposed changes to the provisions of this Act and some of these issues have cross-departmental implications, which need to be considered also. One of the main priorities of the review was to examine possible legislative solutions to the issue of marriages of convenience and consultations with other Departments in relation to this and other issues are on-going.

I will shortly seek the approval of the Government for the drafting of Heads of a Bill to implement the proposed changes and it is planned to have Heads ready for consultation as early as possible.