Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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1082. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth on the Birth Information and Tracing Bill; and if he plans to ensure these recommendations are implemented. [63473/21]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The report of the Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill was received from the Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in mid-December 2021.

My officials and I have carefully considered the recommendations set out within. Having had the opportunity to partake in the pre-legislative scrutiny process and engage with stakeholders directly, I can assure the Deputy that very many of the recommendations have been addressed in the further development of the Bill, since the General Scheme was published in May.

Additionally, some recommendations contained within the report can be further considered in the implementation of the legislation, and many of these recommendations have been, or are anticipated to be, addressed by the Implementation Group led by my Department.

This important legislation has been long awaited by many, and its urgent need has been recognised by all political parties, stakeholder groups, and professionals working in this area. It is therefore a priority for this Government and I look forward to advancing it as quickly as possible in 2022.