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Domestic
About Us
What is Domestic Adoption?
Information for Birth Parents
Birth Mother
Birth Father
Information for Prospective Adopters
Adoption Orders
FAQs
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Intercountry
About Us
What is Intercountry Adoption
Information for Prospective Adopters
Country Information
Bulgaria
China
India
Philippines
Romania
Thailand
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vietnam
Haiti
Poland
Register of Intercountry Adoptions (RICA)
Gender Recognition Register
FAQs
Information for young people

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  • Application for a Relative Seeking Adopted Person
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  • Application for Entry in RICA
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  • Application for Register of Gender Recognition of Intercountry Adoptions

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  • "To be recognised as the centre of excellence and the principal authoritative source of information on all aspects of adoption and as a provider and regulator of high quality adoption services."

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NOTICE - Network Temporarily Down

We are currently experiencing some issues with our network, to get in touch with the Adoption Authority of Ireland call +353 1 2309 300. You will be directed to press a number which corresponds to each of the units in the Authority:

  • 1 - Corporate Services & Accreditation
  • 2 - Domestic Adoption Unit
  • 3 - Intercountry Adoption Unit
  • 4 - Information & Tracing Unit
  • 5 - Duty Social Worker
  • 6 - Social Work Team
  • 7 - All other queries

If you know the extension of the person you wish to speak to please dial +353 1 2309 and the extension number