andJ. Lynch asked the Minister for Justice if he will consider introducing legislation to permit the small number of widowers who had adopted children prior to the passing of the Adoption Act, 1952, to legalise such adoptions.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Legal Adoption.
The answer is in the negative. This question was examined when the adoption legislation was being drafted and it was decided after careful consideration not to include such a provision.