Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure that referrals from Thailand will continue to be issued by the Adoption Authority of Ireland regardless of the current uncertainty in relation to the renewal of declarations; if it will be resolved prior to the expiration of the declarations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58037/12]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The Adoption Authority (AAI) informs me there has been no disruption in the receipt of intercountry adoption child referrals from Thailand. The quota of referrals for Ireland for 2012 was four children. Prospective adoptive parents proposing to adopt from Thailand should hold a valid Declaration of Eligibility and Suitability at all times, including the period after which they have received custody of a child and prior to effecting an adoption at the Thai Embassy in London. The Adoption Authority and the HSE are examining a range of issues in relation to assessments and the issuing of declarations. The relevant information on these matters will be published on the AAI website (www.aai.gov.ie).