The Law Society has welcomed the comprehensive report on the heads of the Children and Family Relationships Bill, published recently by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality.

Law Society Director General Ken Murphy commended the committee chair, David Stanton and the cross party Committee members for considering the Bill in great detail and within a short timeframe. “The Law Society made substantive submissions, including an appearance before the committee on 9 April last, and I welcome the serious consideration given to our views and to the views of other stakeholders.”

 

“I am confident that Minister Fitzgerald and her Department will be greatly assisted by the report in the drafting of this important piece of legislation. The Minister’s interest in this matter to date has been commendable and we look forward to seeing it introduced to the Dáil as soon as practicable.”

 

View the Full text of the Report.