Adoption Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 January 2012

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Questions (198)

Michael McCarthy

Question:

199 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a breakdown which outlines, in terms of the 556 revised declarations to persons who were already in possession of a valid declaration of eligibility and suitability issued prior to 1 November 2010 by the former Adoption Board, how many of this group have subsequently adopted a child or are still waiting to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4589/12]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

The Adoption Authority of Ireland is an independent statutory body established under the Adoption Act, 2010. The Authority has responsibility for the operational implementation of enacted legislation and Government policy. Under the terms of the transitional provision contained in the Act the Authority has issued a number of declarations of eligibility and suitability to adopt. As the specific issue raised by the Deputy is of an operational nature, I have forwarded the request to the Authority for direct attention.