Second Stage Lapsed 25th Seanad 100/2016

Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016

Justice & Policing

Introduced: 23 Nov 2016
Last updated: 20 Apr 2020

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Adoption Authority collects and maintains adoption records, including cases of incorrect registration or informal care placements.
Creates Register of Adoption Contact Enquiries; Child and Family Agency provides tracing and contact facilitation services.
Amends Adoption Act 2010 and Child and Family Agency Act 2013 to support information access and reunion services.

Stage timeline

First Stage 25th Seanad

23 Nov 2016
Second Stage 25th Seanad

17 May 2017