Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his presentation. This Bill will go a long way to help people who have been adopted. It is important that they get all of their information and it will give closure to many of their lives. The right to information about their identity will go a long way in that regard. It is also very important that we do not forget the rights and privacy of their parents. It is important that money is ring-fenced for Tusla, the Adoption Authority of Ireland and other agencies to help them look after adopted people and their families. I thank the Minister for making such a big effort. He has done a fantastic job since he came into the Department, as he did when he was Minister for Health, and I wish him the best going forward.