Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
692. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Adoption Authority of Ireland has completed its consideration of the submissions from Helping Hands Adoption Mediation Agency and Arc Adoption for funding to act as accredited agencies for inter-country adoption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18898/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraWork is ongoing in my Department in relation to the issue of funding of agencies accredited for intercountry adoption in order to ensure the sustainability of the agencies and continuity of service. My Department has meet with both Helping Hands Adoption Mediation Agency and Arc and interim funding has been allocated to both agencies.
The Department is continuing its examination of the matter in co-operation with the Adoption Authority and the Child and Family Agency in relation to examining the future funding arrangements for accredited bodies in intercountry adoption.
