Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010
54 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will intervene in and resolve the case of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18493/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt remains my intention to assist 20 named applicants to complete intercountry adoptions in respect of children from Vietnam on an exceptional basis and insofar as it is practicable in law. In communicating the decision to suspend the bilateral negotiations the Irish Government asked the Vietnamese Government whether it will be possible to proceed with these adoptions. The Vietnamese response was not definitive. The Government is attempting to put in place a mechanism in respect of these 20 applicants that safeguards against recent concerns raised in relation to intercountry adoption in Vietnam.
