Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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544. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to Adoptions from Bulgaria if there is a quota for Ireland, in view of last year's figures only four referrals were made to Irish PAPs, two adoptions were completed one post Hague, one pre Hague while there would be over 40 packs in the country at the moment, it is appropriate that some PAPs could see their adoptions monies tied up with ARC for almost ten years if there are only a handful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16241/14]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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545. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to Adoptions from Bulgaria if she, the AAI or ARC will confirm the number of packs in Bulgaria; if she or AAI have any influence on this; if the numbers of referrals will increase in 2014 and following years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16242/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 544 and 545 together.

I have asked the Adoption Authority to reply directly to the Deputy.