Minister OâGorman publishes proposed Birth Information and Tracing Legislation
groundbreaking legislation will enshrine in law a right to access birth certificates, birth and early life information for people who have questions in relation to their origins
a comprehensive approach ensures access for all people who were adopted, boarded out, the subject of an illegal birth registration and others with questions in relation to their identity
legislation establishes a robust and comprehensive Tracing Service and a statutory Contact Preference Register to support people wishing to make contact or share information
legislation unlocks access to records for those affected by an illegal birth registration and offers a mechanism to provide clarity on matters relating to identity