Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
1071. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the correspondence he has received from a person (details supplied) in relation to a matter; and if he can assist the person in gaining possession of a number of items of correspondence. [63059/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the subject matter of the Deputy's question relates to an operational matter for Tusla Child and Family Agency, I have referred the matter to them for a direct reply.
Additionally, as the Deputy will be aware, the Birth Information and Tracing Bill was published on the 12th of January 2022. This Bill will now start the journey through the Houses of the Oireachtas and, if enacted, the provisions of the Bill relating to the release of information will be legally effective. The legislation before the Oireachtas would, if enacted, permit full and un-redacted access to important documents like birth certificates and baptismal certificates. Until this happens, all applications must be processed in line with current laws in place.
