Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I join my colleagues in congratulating the new pope. I wish him well in the future. Last week we learned of the sad death of another great lover of the poor, Hugo Chavez, in South America. Pope Francis has a long track record in this regard.

I ask for an update on the adoption (information and tracing) Bill which will provide for information and tracing services for applicants who seek information on adoptions to be placed on a statutory basis.

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