Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
139 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the very long waiting times for initial assessment in inter-country adoption cases and to the nature of distress this causes; and the way in which this matter will be remedied. [14926/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraApplications for inter-country adoption are processed by the Health Service Executive, HSE, under the Adoption Acts 1952-1998, as amended by the Health Act 2004. The length of time it takes to complete the necessary assessment and the allocation of resources within the HSE is a matter for the management of the HSE. However, I have asked the Adoption Board to identify practical measures to tackle the waiting lists of inter-country assessments. The board has initiated discussions with the HSE on the matter.
