Thomas P. Broughan
Question:195 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice the files, if any, under her control regarding adopted or fostered people. [6629/97]
Written Answers. - Adoption Procedures.
There are files in my Department arising from its responsibility for dealing with policy and administrative matters relating to adoption prior to the transfer of such responsibilities to the Department of Health in 1983.
A number of these files contain a certain amount of information which was obtained on the understanding that confidentiality would be maintained.