Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

I will conclude with two more sentences. Substantial HSE social work resources have been wasted in the assessment of adoption applicants with a focus solely on Vietnamese adoptions instead of a focus on foreign adoption generally. Many of those left in limbo are now confronted with the prospect of their declarations of suitability and eligibility expiring and will have to apply to the Adoption Board for extensions and, in some cases, to the HSE for updated assessments. Adopters are entitled to answers from the Minister of State.

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