Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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1121. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the current situation affecting some families relating to the rules governing adoption (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33672/17]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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The Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 will address the issue that the Deputy has referred to. The Bill has passed all stages in the Dáil and the Seanad. However amendments were made in the Seanad, which must now be considered by the Dáil. This is scheduled for today, 13 July 2017.