asked the Minister for Justice whether, having regard to his predecessor's statement in the Dáil on the 30th March, 1939, he will now give the results of the consideration which his Department has given to the question of a more satisfactory law relating to adoption of children; and whether it is proposed to introduce early legislation to legalise adoptions.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Legal Adoption of Children.
As a result of the consideration which was given to this question in 1939 it became clear to my Department that any legislation relating to the adoption of children would be highly controversial, and, as there was no evidence that there was any general demand for such legislation, no action was taken in the matter.