Irish Examiner View: Birth Information and Tracing Bill a step in the right direction

Valid criticisms from campaigners can be dealt with as the bill goes through the various stages of becoming law.

Childrens Minister Roderic O'Gorman. PIcture: Maxwells.

A new law that would allow adopted people automatic access to their birth records represents a far-reaching reform of Ireland’s cruel and antiquated adoption regulations and seeks to bring us in line with international norms. 

The question is does it go far enough, particularly for thousands sent for adoption in secret by Catholic institutions?