As we approach the festive season, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our warmest Christmas wishes to all those we have engaged with throughout the year.   Our opening hours over the...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) has launched a new research report entitled “Reflections on the Irish Domestic Adoption Process 1952–2022” This report offers an in-depth exploration of the Ir...

The AAI is keen to hear from anyone we work with, or who has availed of our services or who has been personally affected by adoption. Your valuable feedback will support us to identify improvements to...

Barnardos: Upcoming Events Separate to Barnardos service, Scott Casson Rennie who hosts the Adoption and Fostering podcast is also involved with FASD Ireland (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ireland...

The opening arrangements for the Adoption Authority of Ireland over the 2023/2024 Christmas season are as follows:   Friday 22nd December 2023                                                  Normal...

The Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 – One Year On Adoption Authority marks the one-year anniversary of this landmark legislation, noting significant progress made and further work ahead. Dubl...

The Annual Report details over 2,500 applications for information under the 2022 Act and reaffirms the Authority’s ongoing work on all aspects of adoption. Dublin, 19th September 2023.  The Adoption ...

A total of 17,730 adopted persons, birth parents, and other relatives have now registered with the Adoption Authority of Ireland to state their preferences about making contact with birth relatives. ...

   The Barnardos Post Adoption Service is hosting a number of events throughout the Summer. Click on the links below for further details.    "Not What It Said On The Tin" webinar on Tuesday 20th ...

   The Barnardos Post Adoption Service is hosting a number of events throughout April. Click on the links below for further details.    Let's Think About Adoption workshop for 8-11 year olds in B...

  The AAI's researchers are currently recruiting participants aged 18-40 to tell their story of being an Irish intercountry adoptee. You can do this by taking part in a focus group, or an individu...

Please see below information on upcoming Barnardos Post Adoption Groups    Group for Birth Mothers 6-week Therapeutic Support Course for Birth Mothers – Dublin A 6-week therapeutic course for wo...

Please see below information on upcoming Barnardos Post Adoption Groups    Groups for Adopted Adults  On Tuesday the 24th of January 2023 we will be holding a support group for adopted adults f...

The opening arrangements for the Adoption Authority of Ireland over the 2022/2023 Christmas season are as follows:   Friday 23rd December 2022                                               9.30am - ...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland’s research unit is recruiting for a research study with internationally adopted people. This would involve participating in one online focus group, and completing a ...

Notice in the matter of the Adoption Act 2010 and in the Matter of St Brigid's Information and Tracing Service. With regards to the Adoption Act 2010 and pursuant to Section 129 (2), the Adoption Aut...

Notice in the matter of the Adoption Act 2010 and in the Matter of Arabella ta Here2Help. With regards to the Adoption Act 2010 and pursuant to Section 129 (2), the Adoption Authority of Ireland has ...

13 OCT • RTE Morning Ireland Adoption Authority CEO, Patricia Carey, was interviewed on Morning Ireland on 13th October, she discusses applications for birth information under new legislation. To li...

  1,288 applications from Ireland and around the world Country and county breakdown of applicants Birth information and tracing services began on October 3   More than 1,200 people have made ...

Please see below information on Barnardos in-person group for adults, and group for 16-18 year olds   For Adopted Teens (16-18 years old) Me, Myself and I – Wednesday 5th October, Aviva Stadium, ...

Today, 03 October 2022, Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman, TD., along with the Adoption Authority of Ireland, and the Child and Family Agency, Tusla welcomed the launch of the new Information an...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland’s research unit is recruiting for a research study with internationally adopted people. This would involve participating in one online focus group, and completing a ...

Press Release: 22 September 2022 2, 174 people have registered contact preferences since enactment of landmark legislation County by county breakdown of applicants Birth information and tracing s...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland is recruiting for a Legal Advisor/Solicitor. The role description is available here. Closing date is 12 noon on Monday 26 September 2022...

Adoption Authority of Ireland Press Release 30 August 2022 Ms Orlaith Traynor, Chairperson of the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI), is pleased to announce the publication of the AAI Annual Report ...

The delivery of Birth Information and Tracing Booklets to all households across Ireland is well underway and is set to be completed in the next three weeks.  Thousands of copies of the booklet have al...

Press Release: August 4th 2022 A total of 891 adopted persons and relatives applied to the new Contact Preference Register last month following the commencement of the Birth Information and Tracing A...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland has released a video explaining what new landmark legislation means for people who were adopted in, or from Ireland. The video is part of a public information campai...

The Adoption Authority is recruiting for a Permanent Senior Archivist Grade II . The role description is available here, and in the Irish language here. The Candidate Information Booklet is availabl...

The Adoption Authority is recruiting for a Permanent Social Work Team Leader . The role description is available here. The Candidate Information Booklet is available here. The Application Form is a...

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., welcomes the fact that, from today (Monday, 25 July), a booklet on the Birth Information and Tracing Act 202...

Patricia Carey was interviewed on RTE 1's Drive Time programme by Sarah McInerney on Friday 1st July 2022. Patricia and Sarah discuss the new Birth Information and Tracing Act, what actions can be tak...

Adoption Authority of Ireland Press Release 1 July 2022 The Adoption Authority of Ireland has welcomed the commencement of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 and invites adopted persons, pare...

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Press Release 1 July 2022 Birth Information and Tracing Legislation signed into law by President on 30 June 2022. Minister O'Go...

Notice in the matter of the Adoption Act 2010 and in the Matter of Cúnamh Adoption Services formerly Catholic Protection & Rescue Society of Ireland (CPRSI), CPRSI House, 30 South Anne Street, Dub...

The Adoption Authority is recruiting for a Permanent Assistant Principal . The role description is available here, and in the Irish language here. The Candidate Information Booklet is available here...

The Adoption Authority is recruiting for a Permanent Higher Executive Officer. The role description is available here, and in the Irish language here. The Candidate Information Booklet is available ...

The Adoption Authority is recruiting for Permanent Executive Officers. The role description is available here, and in the Irish language here. The Candidate Information Booklet is available here. T...

The Adoption Authority is recruiting Executive Officers on a Fixed Term Contract. The role description is available here, and in the Irish language here. The Candidate Information Booklet is availab...

Intercountry Adoption in Ireland: Experiences, Supports, Challenges Country Briefings -  Report 4: China The Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Authority's Research Advisory Committe...

Intercountry Adoption in Ireland: Experiences, Supports, Challenges Country Briefings -  Report 3: Romania  The Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Authority's Research Advisory Commi...

The Adoption Authority sends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Christine Hennessey, may she rest in peace, and to Barnardos Adoption Team on the sudden death of their treasured friend a...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland recently conducted an exploratory survey on Adoption Information and Tracing services in several countries. The Authority is delighted for Child Identity Protection t...

The Barnardos Post Adoption Service is hosting a number of events for adopted children, adoptive parents and birth mothers. Click on the links below for further details.      ...

Children deprived of their family environment due to the armed conflict in Ukraine: Cross-border protection and intercountry adoption Information Note from the Permanent Bureau of the HCCH In an int...

Press Release: Special Rapporteur Report on Illegal Birth Registration   The Adoption Authority welcomes Professor O’Mahony’s report and the recommendation for a State Apology for those whose births...

  Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman, today launched the Adoption Authority of Ireland's 2022-2024 Strategic Plan - it is the blueprint for AAI to co...

Barnardos Post Adoption Service is recruiting for a number of positions in its teams across the country.  Details are available from Activelink at the following links:  https://www.activelink.ie/vac...

Barnardos Post Adoption Service would like to wish a very Happy New Year to all. Below are details of some upcoming workshops, webinars and support groups. More are to be scheduled, an...

St Brigid’s Information and Tracing Service (SBITS) will close permanently on 30 November 2021. SBITS files will transfer to the Adoption Authority early in 2022. These files include open informat...

To survivors and former residents of Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions, their families and advocates Today I have published An Action Plan for Survivors and Former Residents of Mother and ...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland are delighted to present a new infographic, "Facts about Adoption in Ireland". November is an important month for adoption, in Ireland and beyond. This November we ...

The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 became operational on 15th July 2014. The Act is intended to provide a robust statutory framework within which workers can raise concerns regarding potential wrongdo...

Barnardos have recently extended their adult service to Cork and  are running two in person support groups for birth mothers (3rd November) and adopted adults (11th November) in Cork.  In person su...

Intercountry Adoption in Ireland: Experiences, Supports, Challenges Country Briefings: Vietnam The Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Authority’s Research Advisory Committee are de...

UPDATE: Information and tracing service being provided on Here2Help files from the 1st of September 2021 From the 1st of September 2021, the Adoption Authority of Ireland will have responsibility fo...

Ms Orlaith Traynor, Chairperson of the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI), is pleased to announce the publication of the AAI Annual Report 2020. The report sets out in detail the activities of the Au...

Barnardos Post Adoption and Origins Services are now funded to provide individual and group therapeutic support to adults from their Cork centre. Click the links to access information on Barnardos’ s...

  The Adoption Authority appeared before the Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth at 3.30pm on 15 June 2021 for pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the B...

Please note The Birth Information & Tracing Bill May 2021 has not passed. This means it is not law. The Draft Bill will go through a number of stages in the Oireachtas, and there may be changes...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland warmly welcomes the publication of the long-awaited draft Birth Information & Tracing legislation by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration...

On this Friday, 12 March 2021, the offices of the Adoption Authority will close at 1pm in order to facilitate an essential ICT system upgrade. The offices will reopen for business at 9.30am on Monday ...

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) required that a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) be conducted on the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation's transfer of its databases...

HSE Media Release: 3 March 2021 Evidence of illegal registration records from St. Patrick's Guild was previously announced in May 2018 by the then Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. An independ...

NOTICE From the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. gov.ie - Transfer of records from the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation (www.gov.ie) On 28 Februa...

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in the RTÉ Investigates documentary, Who Am I, support is available.  For advice and support contact Barnardos on (01) 454 6388 from 9.30am - 4.3...

Helping Hands Adoption Mediation Agency have issued a country programme advisory. Please click here to view the most up to date information on intercountry adoption programmes. ...

Update: Due to COVID-19 there has been a short delay in the transfer of Here2Help Files to the Adoption Authority of Ireland. Here2Help files will transfer to the Authority shortly. These files incl...

A special online meet and chat for intercountry adopted adults with Barnardos When: 22nd February 2021, 7:30pm - 9pm Suitable for: Intercountry adopted adults over 18  (not open to parents or profes...

The Authority is currently receiving a large volume of contacts arising from the publication of the report of the Mother & Baby Homes Commission of Investigation. In addition, although our office...

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 ...

The Barnardos post-adoption helpline 01-4546388 is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am - 4.30pm.   An online support meeting will take place on 17 February for birth mothers who m...

The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes was established by Government in 2015 to provide a full account of what happened to women and children in Mother and Baby home institutions d...

The Adoption Authority is open until 2.00pm on Thursday 24 December 2020. The Authority will reopen at 09.00am on Monday 4 January 2021. With warm wishes of the season from everyone in the Authority...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland has released a special publication marking 10 years of operation.   Presented in chronological order, it charts adoption in Ireland since 1st November 2010. Ms Or...

The Minister for Children, Disabilities, Equality & Integration, Roderic O’Gorman TD, has appointed a new Chairperson of the Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland for the next five-year term ...

The Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Authority’s Research Advisory Committee are delighted to announce the publication of the second in a series of short research reports. Dr Geoffre...

SUMMARY REPORT OF Children First Compliance report 2019/2020  The Adoption Authority’s Children First procedures are detailed in the Authority’s Child Safeguarding Statement. This has been updated in...

Here2Help's Information and Tracing Service closed permanently on 30/06/2020. Here2Help's Crisis Pregnancy and Post Termination Counselling Services closed permanently on 31/12/2019. If you are seek...

Following the launch of the Adoption Authority of Ireland's 2019 Annual Report, CEO Patricia Carey spoke on RTE Radio One about the Report, in addition to the Adoption Authority's achievements this ye...

Dr Geoffrey Shannon, Chairman of the Adoption Authority, is pleased to announce the publication of the Authority’s Annual Report 2019 at /images/AAI_Annual_Report_2019_FINAL.pdf The report details the...

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs  invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill 3 vacancies on the Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland.  Please refer to the Inform...

From Monday 18 May 2020, the Adoption Authority of Ireland is resuming the majority of its activities, and all units are available for contact during office hours, 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. T...

Adoption Authority of Ireland hears the voice of the child at remote adoption hearings On 12 May, the Adoption Authority of Ireland held adoption hearings using remote technology for the first time s...

The Irish Foster Care Association (IFCA) has partnered with Empowering People in Care (EPIC) for a children's art competition. IFCA and EPIC are seeking photos, paintings or drawings from children an...

Barnardos services to parents, children and teenagers are being evaluated by a research team with Queens University Belfast. As part of this evaluation, a survey will be sent out to all parents who ha...

From Tuesday April 14th, the Adoption Authority of Ireland are operating a skeleton service until further notice. If you wish to make contact with the Authority, the email addresses of relevant secti...

The Adoption Authority respects the right to privacy of all those who interact with us, and complies with our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Ac...

Barnardos Post Adoption Service  is continuing to offer services throughout the current health crisis, and has issued the following statement outlining current arrangements: "Barnardos Post Adoption ...

HHAMA is continuing to monitor the current situation in relation to COVID-19. As of 18 March 2020, no travel is to be undertaken to any jurisdiction / country to effect an intercountry adoption. The...

COVID-19 NOTICE UPDATE AAI MARCH 28TH SERVICE UPDATE From Monday March 30th the Adoption Authority Of Ireland are operating a restricted service until further notice.  If you wish to make contact wi...

The intercountry adoption support group, the Western Intercountry Adoption Organisation, has kindly provided a list of events that they are aware of, that may be of interest to followers of our websit...

The Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Authority's Research Subcommittee are delighted to announce the publication of the first in a series of short research reports. The research rep...

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs invites written submissions from interested groups or individuals on the General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Inte...

Closure of Cúnamh (formerly CPRSI) Adoption Agency Please see link to Cúnamh website: http://www.cunamh.com/     Due to the closure of Cúnamh, the agency’s files were transferred to the Adoptio...

Press Release from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Published: 11 December 2019. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, today announced her decision in rel...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland has been closely following the current situation in Haiti with regard to the ongoing civil unrest and increasing outbreaks of violence. Following discussion with our ...

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has published a report on the potential introduction of open or semi-open adoption in Ireland, based upon the findings of a review and consultation that th...

Participants are needed to take part in a study on adoption from foster care in Ireland. The study is looking for people aged 20 - 25 years old, who were adopted by their foster carers at age 16 or 17...

Places available on Barnardos “Back to School” support evening on Tuesday 8 October 2019 Click here for further information. ...

The Board of the Adoption Authority and the Research Subcommittee are delighted to announce the publication of research which was commissioned by the Authority and carried out by Dr Valerie O’Brien an...

Staying Connected - Save the Date - 17th September 10am-1pm  Click here for further information...

Scroll down for information on upcoming workshops             Barnardos have been very busy establishing their new National Post Adoption Service. There are some places left on the Autumn work...

Our CEO Patricia Carey speaking on Morning Ireland, RTE Radio 1 Thursday 18th July, discussing the 2018 Annual Report and the ongoing preparation for the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016. ...

Click here to view infographic of our annual report 2018. The full report can be found here....

Barnardos Post Adoption Service has now expanded to offer its services nationally to children and teenagers adopted both internationally and domestically and to their parents.   There are now three ...

The Department of Children and Youth Affair's public consultation in relation to the potential introduction of open/semi-open adoption in Ireland will close this Friday the 7th June. We'd appreciate ...

Following recent building works at their offices, St Brigid's Information and Tracing Services has reopened....

The next event that is planned is for children aged 7+ and teenagers on a day learning Bushcraft skills which is run by the Western Bushcraft Skills http://www.westernbushcraftskills.com/contact-us on...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland has approved the following charges in respect of services provided by Helping Hands Adoption Mediation Agency. The effective date of implementation is May 14th, 2019...

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs is seeking your opinions and those of the public to inform a review on the potential introduction of open or semi-open adoption in Ireland. The Minister fo...

The following additional information was received from Thailand today, 10th May and will be of interest to families with children adopted from Thailand and Social Workers & Agencies interested in the ...

Mari Gallagher’s book, Becoming a Mother: Reflections on Adoptive Parenthood, has been added to the Tusla South East region’s essential reading list for prospective adoptive parents and the Institute ...

Due to building works the offices of St Brigid’s Information and Tracing Service will be closed from Wednesday, 24 April 2019 and will re-open on Monday, 27 May 2019. Closure will affect both phone an...

We're letting you know about the workshops and courses Barnardos are planning over the next few months. Information and online registration is below: CORK Support Group for Adoptive Parents- Cork W...

Please see attached information from Barnardos for those who are exploring adoption and information on post adoption services....

The following information was received from Thailand and will be of interest to families with children adopted from Thailand and Social Workers & Agencies interested in the Thai Adoption progra...

Today, Wednesday 28th November, the Irish Foster Care Association launched its position paper on Fostering to Adoption.  The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, ...

Thailand adoption programme – appointment of Helping Hands Adoption Mediation Agency Please click here for more information...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) as the Central Authority in Ireland under The Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operationin Respect of Intercountry Adoption has ...

NB Theatre and the Abbey Theatre Community and Education Department Present 3 Theatre Workshops for young people at The Mill Theatre Dundrum Please click here to find details of u...

Winners of the Plain English Awards announced please click here for more details ...

Events with Barnardos Post-Adoption Service, please click here for more details...

RIAG have launched a new website for anyone interested in international adoption.  RAIG's purpose in launching this website is to provide a community for members [and anyone interested in ...

The Adoption Authority of Ireland has received the following information regarding the Thai Nativeland Visit Program. You will note that it includes a contact email address for future informati...

Tusla has launched their new website for young people, made by young people with experiences of Tusla's services. It can be found at  https://changingfutures.ie/   ...

Today, Wednesday 28th November, the Irish Foster Care Association launched its position paper on Fostering to Adoption.  The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, TD, was on ...

Du to a technical issue the Adoption Authority of Ireland phone lines are down. We aim to have this issues resolved as soon as possible....

Becoming a Mother: Reflections on Adoptive Parenthood is the first book by an Irish adoptive parent about the experience of adopting a child from outside Ireland. Written by Newbridge resident and Ki...

CLANN PUBLISHES FINDINGS OF THREE-YEAR PROJECT ON ADOPTION AND MOTHER AND BABY HOMES. Please click here for more details...

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Responsibility of Applicants to Ensure Validity of Declaration of Eligibility and Suitability   All prospective adoptive parents seeking to apply for an adoption order or an intercountry adoption or...

Notice regarding payments to accredited bodies   Accredited bodies are entitled under the Adoption Acts 2010 - 2017 to charge reasonable fees as remuneration for professional services provided.  Whi...

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Post Adoption Services Directory –Update now on website   The Adoption Authority of Ireland Post Adoption Services Directory has recently been updated.  The purpose of the Directory is to assist peo...

Seeking Research Participants for Adoption Research Anne Marie Shier is seeking research participants for a study on the experiences of people who were adopted outside of Ireland who have or have had ...

Please click here for The Adoption Authority of Ireland press release AAI Contact Details   For further information click the following links below DCYA Press release Tusla advisory on St Patrick...

NB Theatre and the Abbey Theatre Community and Education Department Present 4 Drama/Theatre Workshops for young people at The Mill Theatre Dundrum ...

In  March and April 2018 the adoption records of St Catherine’s Adoption Society, Clarecare, Co. Clare  and St. Mura’s Adoption Society, Co. Donegal  were  transferred to Tusla – Child and Family Agen...

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Adoption records –  St Catherine, Clarecare  As of Thursday, 29 March 2018 the adoption records of St Catherine, Clarecare have been transferred to Tusla – Child and Family Agency.  The records tran...

Statement Regarding the Closure of Cúnamh Cúnamh has been closely following the proposed Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill, 2016.  Despite making repeated representations to the Minister for...

Tusla: Request for Tender - Commissioning Consultancy for Post Adoption Support   For more information please click here...

Due to the current situation with the weather the offices of the Adoption Authority are closing at 1.00pm today.  The office will remain closed on Thursday and Friday.  We apologise for any inconvenie...

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March 2018The Different Parts of MeWhen: 2pm – 5pm, Tuesday 27th MarchWhere: Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin 22Suitable for: Adopted teenagers (13-15 years old)More details & booking April 2018P...

Changes to fees for RICA and GRICA extracts From 18 January 2018, the search fee for extracts from both the Register of Intercountry Adoptions (RICA) and Gender Recognition Register (GRICA) will be i...

Since 1 January 2018, new rules are in place for hearings on adoption applications and applications to the High Court under section 30 and 54 of the Adoption Acts 2010 to 2017. To read an explanation...

New rules are in place about applying for, granting and removing declarations of eligibility and suitability. These rules came in effect on 1 January 2018. A Plain English guide to these rules can be...

The Adoption (Amendment) Act 2017 came into effect on 19 October 2017 after Minister Katherine Zappone signed the Commencement Order. The Amendment Act changes various parts of the Adoption Act 2010, ...

After 26 years in operation the International Adoption Association - Ireland (IAA) will cease provision of core frontline services from close of business on 30th November 2017.   ...

Adoption Authority of Ireland Press Release ‘Adoption Practice in the Aftermath of the Adoption Amendment Act’ Click here for more information      ...

From Monday 4th December 2017 the fees payable to the Adoption Authority of Ireland for searches of the Register for Intercountry Adoption (RICA) and the Register of Gender Recognition of Intercountry...

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The Adoption Authority of Ireland sent a delegation of three representatives to Bulgaria from 19-23 September 2017, to report on the current status of Intercountry Adoption. Click here for the report...

Minister Zappone begins child protection mission to NYC and UN, Special Victims Detectives, Child Protection Workers and Health Professionals to share experiences.  ...

Fancy a weekend away with pre and post families touched by adoption?   Saturday 18th – IAA National Conference “Inside Out, Identity in Adoption” Sunday 19th - Great Behaviour Breakdown Workshop bot...

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  Click here for more information regarding events.   Earlier this year the AAI won 'highly recommended document' at the NALA Plain English Awards held at the Law Library in Blackhall Place, Dublin...

Request for Quotes for Document Management Specialist / Project Manager - revised RFQ 5 October 2017For full details of services required please see here. Quotes must be submitted by close of business...

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Statement by Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Monday 2nd October 2017 ...

Responding to Anxiety in Childhood with Mr. Peadar Maxwell, Chartered Psychologist ...

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 IAA events calender September - December 2017 Please click here for more details...

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Speech and photos from the “Fáilte” Garden Party held at Áras an Uachtaráin, 3 July 2017. The occasion celebrated some of the newer citizens of modern, multicultural Ireland, including the children w...

Adoption Authority of Ireland Press Release Launch of Annual Report 2016, www.aai.gov.ie (click here for Annual Report 2016) Dr Geoffrey Shannon, Chairman of the Adoption Authority will today publis...

Notice - Helping Hands Adoption Mediation Agency - Accreditation for HAITI Previously, the Adoption Authority of Ireland, pursuant to Section 127 of the Adoption Act 2010, added the Republic of Haiti...

18th June – IAA 2017 Family Gathering, Castlecomer Discovery Park, Kilkenny ...

Exploring Information & Tracing seminar 3 May 2017 Presentations ...

Please click here for more details for upcoming Barnardos Post Adoption events...

Commission on Mother and Baby Homes: Second Interim Report published ...

HHAMA STATEMENT ON FEE INCREASE 30th March 2017 ...

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Please see attached Statments from Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and from the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Inquiry  Statment from Minister for Children and Youth Affairs  Statement ...

Barnardos Post Adoption Service is running support groups for both adopted adults and birth mothers this Spring. ...

REQUEST FOR TENDERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUDIT OF IRISH RESEARCH AND AN OVERVIEW OF POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGE IN RELATION TO ADOPTION FOR THE ADOPTION AUTHORITY OF IRELAND ...

Prompt Payments 2016...