Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 246: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to a newspaper article (details supplied) which makes allegations in respect of some Vietnamese adoptions; and her views on same. [40566/09]

Barry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My attention has been drawn to the newspaper report referred to by the Deputy. As I have previously indicated my Office has been in negotiations with the Vietnamese Government regarding the drafting of a new bilateral inter-country Adoption agreement.

I have clearly indicated my intention to await the finalisation of the International Social Services Report on Intercountry Adoption in Vietnam before making final decisions regarding the next steps. I will be considering that report along with the report published in August by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I anticipate the ISS report will be finalised this month. I will be communicating my decision at the earliest opportunity.