Adoption Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Ceisteanna (2532)

Anne Rabbitte

Ceist:

2532. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of birth mothers who placed their children for adoption who were widowed or married; the number of birth mothers who had more than one child placed for adoption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31857/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

As the subject matter of the Deputy's question relates to an operational matter for the Adoption Authority of Ireland, I have referred the matter to the Authority for a direct reply.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A