Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There are a number of ways of addressing this issue. Another important initiative that is taking place at present is that the Adoption Authority of Ireland board has taken a decision in principle to take a case to the High Court to clarify the position in respect of information and tracing and is in the process of identifying a relevant case. This also is a highly appropriate mechanism to test effectively the constitutional position regarding this issue. The answer to the Deputy's question is that at present, I continue to examine the precise legal framework it is feasible to put in place, given the constitutional questions that arise. This is the appropriate time for me to be doing this and I am so doing in the context of the adoption information and tracing legislation.

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