Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I do not know if that matter will have concluded by then but I know the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, is working hard in that respect with another sovereign government. We are aware of the views and needs of many prospective couples who would like to adopt and the question arises as to whether we can satisfactorily conclude a renewed agreement with Vietnam. Unfortunately, I cannot give any indication as to when that will be, although it is a priority of the Minister of State with responsibility for children and youth affairs.

On the other matter, I do not determine the publication of reports from those acting independently of the Government. I understand the publication will be soon, although I do not know when it will be published. Whenever it is published, it will be discussed in the House in due course.

With regard to the redress board matter, the implementation plan being drawn up is in respect of the recommendations in the Ryan report and issues raised by survivors' groups are also being considered in the context of the discussions we have begun with them.

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