Ivor Callely
Question:162 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health if he will outline (1) the number of adoption requests made in each year from 1985 to 1990 and (2) the numbers which have been approved in each year from 1985 to 1990; and if he will further outline in respect of cases approved (a) the waiting time for approval (b) the waiting period before the baby was given to the adoptive parents (c) the age of the adoptive parents and (d) the religion of the adoptive parents.