Treoir, the National Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children welcomes the opportunity to address the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality on reform of the family law system. Treoir unites its members to work together to improve the lives of unmarried parents and their children. We advocate for changes to the law to ensure their rights and welfare are acknowledged and protected in legislation, policy, and in access to services. Treoir provides legal information to parents and their extended families; and to professionals through our information service and by way of nationwide outreach. We make submissions to government and produce position papers on rights and entitlements…
