The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) welcomes the publication of the report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters, and looks forward to engaging with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and all stakeholders on the outcomes and recommendations in this important document. 

The Authority recognises that this is a difficult and significant milestone in the history and the legacy of Ireland's Mother & Baby Home regime and is committed to address all outcomes that concern adoption related matters. 

For media enquiries, please contact Patricia Carey, CEO via Maggie Hopkinson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01-2309324.

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For AAI Social Work services:

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To contact the Commission, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call confidential Freephone numbers 1800 806688 (ROI only) and +353-1-644-5088 (outside ROI)

Any person seeking adoption information and tracing services may wish to contact TUSLA by phone at 01-7718500 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

To contact the Department in relation to Mother and Baby homes, phone the Mother and Baby Home Investigation Unit at +353- 1 6473200 (9.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.