Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013
384. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding inter-country adoption between Ireland and Vietnam since the signing of the administrative agreement on inter-country adoption between Ireland and Vietnam in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43582/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn September 2012 the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) and the Vietnamese Central Authority for Adoption signed an administrative arrangement for intercountry adoption. The administrative arrangement is the first international arrangement for intercountry adoption entered into by the AAI and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam since both countries ratified the Hague Convention. The Adoption Authority accredited Helping Hands for activities in relation to facilitating adoptions from Vietnam and Helping Hands has received approval from the Vietnamese authorities to operate there. Helping Hands have advised that they expect adoptions to commence shortly.
