Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the countries that have agreements with Ireland on inter-country adoptions both within the European Union and outside. [2558/06]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Adoption Board currently has bi-lateral adoption agreements with China, Belarus, Romania, Vietnam, Thailand and The Philippines. Belarus and Romania have, however, ceased inter-country adoption.

A revised draft protocol between Ireland and Belarus has been examined by the Adoption Board and the Attorney General. Sections of the draft were found to be incompatible with the Irish Constitution and Irish legislation. A revised draft has been forwarded to the Attorney General for further advice.