Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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I thank witnesses for appearing before the committee again today. I commend them and everyone involved in the Adoptee Voices report. When I received the report in July, I put several of the clear and qualified recommendations to the Minister. I received a reply which suggested that the birth information and tracing legislation in its current form would address the issues. However, we know from the witnesses’ submissions, as well as from other submissions, that it will not. I wonder whether the Minister replied directly to witnesses on the contents of the report. If so, are they satisfied with the response? Can I also ask them about recommendation 4, for a full investigation into all homes, agencies and institutions involved in historic domestic adoption to include practices within the Adoption Authority of Ireland, AAI, and Tusla - Child and Family Agency? If there is time, could the witnesses outline the importance of such an investigation for adopted people?