Publications

The Adoption Authority of Ireland Annual Report 2024 provides a comprehensive review of the year’s milestones, including key statistics on domestic and intercountry adoptions.

Data-sharing agreement between the Adoption Authority of Ireland and Tusla, the Child and Family Agency relating to data sharing for services provided by the Birth Information and Tracing Act of 2022.

View the AAI’s 2025 prompt payment reports, detailing our compliance and performance in meeting payment targets for all suppliers throughout the year.

This leaflet tells you about the Contact Preference Register (CPR) and its functions.

Data sharing agreement between the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth pursuant to the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Act 2023 for the purpose of obtaining access to data and records for the administration of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme.

Regarding chapter 2 of the policy guidelines made by the Minister for Children, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Youth under sections 19, 25, 31 and 37 of The Birth Information and Tracing Act

This agreement formalises the relationship between the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Read how this agreement, in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, sets out the framework for governance and accountability between the two entities.

View the Adoption Authority of Ireland’s 2024 payments report. It details our performance and compliance in meeting the prompt payment target for all suppliers from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) Child Safeguarding Statement 2024-2026 confirms our absolute commitment to child protection. Read how the AAI meets its legal obligations under the Children First Act 2017 by detailing our policies and procedures to safeguard the best interests and welfare of children involved in adoption services.

The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) Climate Action Roadmap 2024 outlines the Authority's second plan to reduce its environmental impact and transition to renewable energy sources. This plan emphasises collaboration and a unified approach to champion sustainable practices, demonstrating the AAI's commitment to achieving its 2030 and 2050 climate obligations.

View the Adoption Authority of Ireland's Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure logs for 2024 to access records publicly released following requests received that year.

The corporate procurement plan 2024-2026 outlines the Adoption Authority of Ireland’s strategic approach to procurement to support its statutory functions and designation as the Central Authority for the 1993 Hague Convention.