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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Apr 1997

Vol. 477 No. 5

Written Answers. - Adoption Agency Recognition.

Noel Dempsey

Question:

96 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider his decision in relation to the recognition of International Orphans Aid as an adoption agency. [9523/97]

It is a requirement of the Chinese adoption authorities that applications for the adoption of Chinese children be transmitted by a relevant governmental organisation or a recognised non-governmental organisation. The Adoption Board has agreed to undertake the task of transmitting documents on behalf of prospective adopters to the China Centre for Adoption Affairs in Beijing. The relevant Chinese authorities have been informed accordingly.

I acknowledge that International Orphan Aid, IOA, has built up a level of expertise in relation to the adoption of children from the People's Republic of China and that it provides important support to prospective adopters. I have made certain suggestion to the IOA as to how it could play an official role in the adoption of children from China and await its response.

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