Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

As the Deputy is aware, the adoption arrangements have to comply with the Hague Convention. The arrangements that apply in individual countries have to be consistent with the Hague conditions and arrangements. I am very much aware of the difficulties being experienced by adoptive parents. I want to assure the Deputy that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and I, as well as our respective Departments, will work to resolve these difficulties.

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