Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2011
270 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the Health Service Executive has refused to accept adoption files from a centre (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will undertake to make these files available in order that the adoptees are given the opportunity to trace their birth parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20612/11]
View answer271 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she or the Health Service Executive control the adoption files relative to a centre (details supplied) in County Cork; if the files will be made available to persons who wish to access their personal information; if the State can arrange such access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20675/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together.
My Department has concluded talks with the HSE on the issue of adoption files from Bessboro and the HSE has agreed to take responsibility for these files. Accordingly, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
