Adoption Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (377)

Willie Penrose

Question:

377 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if there are adoption agencies apart from the health boards which can conduct home studies that would be approved by the Adoption Board, for persons who make applications to adopt children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8717/04]

Written answers

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

Adoption agencies registered with the Adoption Board can conduct home studies at present. Apart form the health boards, PACT is the only agency currently carrying out assessments.