Denise Mitchell
Question:136. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the case of a person (details supplied). [29949/23]
View answerWednesday, 21 June 2023
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I understand that the Deputy's question relates to individual who wishes to change from a religious solemniser of marriage to a civil solemniser.
The requirements for the solemnisation of marriage and registration of solemnisers is provided for in Part 6 of the Civil Registration Act, 2004, as amended.
The register of solemnisers is maintained by the General Register Office, who advise that no correspondence has been received from the person in question. If the person concerned makes contact with the General Register Office, staff will engage with them on the matter.
However, I should point out to the Deputy that civil marriage ceremonies are solemnised by employees of the Health Services Executive (HSE). Applications to become a registered solemniser for civil ceremonies are made by the HSE on behalf of an employee and are approved by an tArd-Chláraitheoir. No provision is made for applications to be made other than by the HSE for the purposes of solemnising civil ceremonies.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.