Post-Adoption Contact Register.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (345)

Billy Timmins

Question:

345 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Health and Children the agencies which a person who is anxious to trace their birth mother needs to contact in order to start inquiries; the agencies which will assist in checking out a birth certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8411/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. B. Lenihan)

An adopted person wishing to trace their natural mother may contact the agency that handled their adoption. If the person does not know the name of the agency involved, he or she may contact the Adoption Board for advice.