Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 February 2010
252 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health and Children the focus and thrust of the reviews that are being conducted in respect of under review countries; the outcome of the adoption laws if these countries are deemed to be incompliant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6626/10]
View answerThe reviews undertaken by the Adoption Board in relation to foreign adoptions are reviews of legal compatibility between Ireland and the country concerned. In the event that the legislation is found to be incompatible the inter-country adoption may not be recognised as a foreign adoption under section 1 of the Adoption Act 1991. This provision is carried forward in the Adoption Bill 2009.
