Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
927. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if it has been brought to his attention that survivors are reporting a high-level of inconsistency in the provision of records from institutions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12960/23]
View answerThe Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 provides guaranteed access to birth and early life information where it exists. Where a relevant body holds relevant records, those records will be released to the applicant.
Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the records, and the nature of activities involved, the records held in respect of a particular applicant may not be consistent with those in respect of a different applicant in terms of quantity and format.
I acknowledge that this may cause upset or frustration to an applicant who does not receive the information that they hoped for. However, the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Child and Family Agency, Tusla are committed to ensuring that every applicant receives all of the information they are entitled to under the Act, where such information exists on record.
