Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
176 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of an application to adopt a non-national in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the assessment can be fast-tracked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31011/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe matter raised by the Deputy is the statutory responsibility of the South Eastern Health Board.
All applications received from people who are applying to adopt from overseas for a second or subsequent time are given priority and fast tracked. This procedure acknowledges the knowledge and experience of applicants who have already adopted.
