Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I thank the Taoiseach. It is important that willingness would be shown by Government to put in place transitional arrangements for the many couples who are associated with those countries that are outside the Hague Convention. I appreciate that discussion will take place in respect of the Adoption Bill. I hope that the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, will bear that in mind in hearing the contributions from all sides of the House. When one speaks to couples who are in that process it is harrowing and stressful for them because of their desire, as the Taoiseach indicated, to give a loving, kind and affectionate environment to children whom they can adopt from those countries.

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