Should the legal definition of ‘family’ be changed?
2 November 2021 - 5 mins
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In Ireland, the only legally recognised family is created through marriage. Any other grouping of people who are mutually supportive or dependant, who may be living together, related or not, are simply not considered a family in Irish law. Do we need to redefine the legal definition of ‘family’ in Ireland? For more Ciara spoke to Ivana Bacik, Labour Spokesperson on children.
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