This article from RTE News discusses the new Children and Family Relationship Bill to be enacted in Ireland. Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, stated "This is a major reform of family law which so clearly sets out to vindicate the equal right of every child to the recognition of their families," according to the article. The bill includes provisions for adoption by same-sex couples, guardianship rights for unmarried fathers, and enhanced kinship care options, among others.
