Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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175. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible here for husbands to take their spouse's surname when they get married; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41681/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The tradition whereby some women change their surnames on marriage to use their husband's surname is not governed by statute. There is no barrier preventing a husband from commencing to use his spouse's surname should he choose to do so. A person may also change name by means of deed poll: the purpose of this is principally to provide documentary evidence that the person has adopted a new name.