Delay to bill to allow adopted access their birth certs

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman had initially hoped to have an Information and Tracing Bill ready by the end of March. However, it is understood that a number of legal issues remain unresolved. Picture: PA

A bill to allow adopted people to access their birth certs has been delayed and is not expected to come before Cabinet until the middle of next month.

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman had initially hoped to have an Information and Tracing Bill ready by the end of March. However, it is understood that a number of legal issues remain unresolved.