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Leathanach Nuachta
Launch of Annual Report 2023
The Adoption Authority of Ireland publishes its 2023 Annual Report; celebrates a year of milestones and achievements
First full year of operating under the Birth Information and Tracing Act since its...
Read MoreThe AAI has launched a new research report entitled “Reflections on the Irish Domestic Adoption Process 1952–2022”
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...
Read MorePublic Consultation to inform development of the AAI’s Strategic Plan 2025-2027
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Post Adoption Services - Upcoming Events
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...
Read MoreAAI Christmas Opening Hours
The opening arrangements for the Adoption Authority of Ireland over the 2023/2024 Christmas season are as follows:
Friday 22nd December 2023 Normal...
Read MoreThe Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 – One Year On
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...
Read MoreCONTACT PREFERENCE REGISTER GROWS TO OVER 17,000 RECORDS OF ADOPTED PERSONS AND BIRTH PARENTS SEEKING TO MAKE CONTACT UNDER NEW BIRTH INFORMATION AND TRACING ACT
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.
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Read MoreUpcoming Barnardos Groups
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 ...
Read MoreUpcoming Barnardos Groups
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...
Read MoreThe lived experience of Intercountry Adoption in Ireland
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...
Read MoreUpcoming Barnardos Adult Post Adoption Groups
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...
Read MoreUpcoming Barnardos Adult Post Adoption Groups
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...
Read MoreAdoption Authority of Ireland Christmas Opening Hours
The opening arrangements for the Adoption Authority of Ireland over the 2022/2023 Christmas season are as follows:
Friday 23rd December 2022 9.30am - ...
Read MoreIntercountry Adoption Focus Group Recruitment
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 ...
Read MoreNotice of De-Registration of St Brigid's Information and Tracing Service
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...
Read MoreNotice of De-Registration of Arabella ta Here2Help
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 ...
Read MoreAdoption Authority of Ireland CEO on RTE Morning Ireland
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...
Read MoreMore than 1,200 people apply to Adoption Authority for birth information in first week after new services launched
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 ...
Read MoreBarnardos Group Updates
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, ...
Read MoreInformation and Tracing Services under the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 open from today
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...
Read MoreIntercountry Adoption Focus Group- Now Recruiting
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 ...
Read MoreMORE THAN 16,000 ADOPTED PERSONS AND BIRTH PARENTS SEEKING TO MAKE CONTACT UNDER NEW BIRTH INFORMATION & TRACING ACT
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...
Read MoreLegal Advisor/Solicitor Vacancy
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...
Read MoreLaunch of Annual Report 2021
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 ...
Read MoreRollout of Birth Information and Tracing Act public information campaign continues
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...
Read MoreAlmost 900 Adopted Persons and Birth Parents register Contact Preferences under new Birth Information & Tracing Act
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...
Read MoreNew video explains what Birth Information & Tracing law means for Irish adoptees and parents
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...
Read MoreVacancy: Permanent Senior Archivist Grade II
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...
Read MoreVacancy: Permanent Social Work Team Leader
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...
Read MoreBirth Information and Tracing Booklet to be Sent to All Households Across Ireland
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...
Read MoreDrive Time Interview with Patricia Carey
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...
Read MoreBirth Information and Tracing Bill signed into Law and the new Contact Preference Register is now open to Applications
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...
Read More‘Historic’ Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 signed into law and first steps towards Information and Tracing Services commenced
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...
Read MoreNotice of De-Registration of Cúnamh Adoption Services
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...
Read MoreVacancy: Permanent Assistant Principal
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...
Read MoreVacancy: Permanent Higher Executive Officer
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 ...
Read MorePermanent Executive Officer Vacancies
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...
Read MoreExecutive Officer - Fixed Term Contract Vacancies
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...
Read MoreNew Research: ICA in Ireland - China
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...
Read MoreNew Research: ICA in Ireland - Romania
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...
Read MoreChristine Hennessey (Barnardos) Condolences
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...
Read MoreChild Identity Protection highlights AAI Research Findings
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Post Adoption Service Upcoming Events
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.
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Read MoreHCCH: Children deprived of their family environment due to the armed conflict in Ukraine: Cross-border protection and intercountry adoption
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...
Read MorePress Release from the AAI re the Special Rapporteur Report on Illegal Birth Registration
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...
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Strategic Plan 2022-2024 launch
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Vacancies
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Post Adoption Service Upcoming Events
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...
Read MoreSt Brigid’s Information and Tracing Service (SBITS)
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...
Read MoreA Message from Minister Roderic O'Gorman
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 ...
Read MoreLaunch of New AAI Infographic: Facts about Adoption in Ireland
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 ...
Read MoreAAI publishes updated Protected Disclosures Policy
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Post Adoption Service
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...
Read MoreNew Research: ICA in Ireland - Vietnam
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...
Read MoreUPDATE: Info & Tracing service on Here2Help files
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...
Read MoreAAI Annual Report 2020
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Services
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...
Read MoreBirth Information & Tracing legislation - AAI submissions to Oireachtas
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...
Read MoreBirth Information & Tracing Draft Legislation
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...
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Publication of Birth Information & Tracing Heads of Bill
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...
Read MoreAdoption Authority of Ireland Service Update 12 March 2021
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 ...
Read MoreMother & Baby Homes Commission of Investigation's Database and Related Records
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...
Read MoreHSE announces extended Counselling Supports for those affected by Illegal Birth Registrations
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...
Read MoreTransfer of Records from the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation
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...
Read MoreIllegal Birth Registration Advice and Support
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...
Read MoreIntercountry Adoption - HHAMA Updated Country Programme Information
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. ...
Read MoreUPDATE: Here2Help Files Being Transferred to the Adoption Authority of Ireland in 2021
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Zoom Meet and Chat for Intercountry Adopted Adults
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...
Read MoreContacting AAI - delayed response due to high volume of requests & COVID-19 restrictions
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...
Read MorePublication of Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation Report
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 ...
Read MoreBarnardos Services relating to Mother and Baby Homes Report
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...
Read MoreMother and Baby Homes Report: Counselling Service
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...
Read MoreAdoption Authority of Ireland Christmas Arrangements 2020
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...
Read MoreCelebrating Ten Years of the Adoption Authority of Ireland: 2010 - 2020
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...
Read MoreMinister appoints new Board of Adoption Authority of Ireland Commencement of new term 2020-2025
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 ...
Read MoreIntercountry Adoption in Ireland: Experiences, Supports Challenges. Country Briefings: Russia
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...
Read MoreChildren First Summary Report
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...
Read MoreNotice of Closure of Here2Help
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...
Read MoreCEO Interview on RTE Radio One
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...
Read MoreLaunch of Annual Report 2019
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...
Read MoreAppointment of a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Member to the Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland
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...
Read MoreCovid-19 Update: AAI Service Update 18 May 2020
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...
Read MoreRemote Adoption Hearings
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...
Read MoreIFCA & EPIC Art Competition
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Services Survey
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...
Read MoreCOVID-19 NOTICE UPDATE: AAI SERVICE UPDATE 14 APRIL 2020
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...
Read MoreFAQs: Data Protection & GDPR
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Post Adoption Service: Ongoing Service Arrangements
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 ...
Read MoreHHAMA notice in relation to travel & COVID-19
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...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Access Restrictions
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...
Read MoreWIAO: List of Upcoming Events
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...
Read MoreIntercountry Adoption: Figures - AAI Releases Data on 28 Years of Adoption
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...
Read More**Deadline Extended to January 24 2020**Public Call for Submissions on the General Scheme of the Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill
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...
Read MoreClosure of Cúnamh (formerly CPRSI) Adoption Agency
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...
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Minister Zappone Announces Decision in Relation to Progressing the Adoption (Information & Tracing) Bill, 2016
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...
Read MoreHaiti Webnotice
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 ...
Read MoreFinal Report on the Potential Introduction of Open or Semi-Open Adoption in Ireland
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...
Read MoreAdoption from Foster Care Study - Participants Needed!
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...
Read MoreBack to School Support Evening for Adoptive Parents
Places available on Barnardos “Back to School” support evening on Tuesday 8 October 2019
Click here for further information. ...
Read MoreResearch Launch
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...
Read MoreIrish Foster Care Association - Save the Date - 17th September
Staying Connected - Save the Date - 17th September 10am-1pm
Click here for further information...
Read MoreBarnardos new National Post Adoption Service
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...
Read MoreRadio Interview, 18th July
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.
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Read MoreAnnual Report 2018
Click here to view infographic of our annual report 2018.
The full report can be found here....
Read MoreBarnardos Post Adoption Service Has Expanded
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 ...
Read MoreREMINDER - ONLINE CONSULTATION - THE POTENTIAL INTRODUCTION OF OPEN OR SEMI-OPEN ADOPTION IN IRELAND - CLOSING DATE FRIDAY JUNE 7TH
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 ...
Read MoreST BRIGID'S INFORMATION AND TRACING SERVICE HAS REOPENED
Following recent building works at their offices, St Brigid's Information and Tracing Services has reopened....
Read MoreBUSHCRAFT SKILLS - SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 2019, CHILDREN AGED 7+, & TEENAGERS EVENT
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...
Read MoreHELPING HANDS ADOPTION MEDIATION AGENCY - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
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...
Read MorePUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE POTENTIAL INTRODUCTION OF OPEN OR SEMI-OPEN ADOPTION IN IRELAND - ONLINE SURVEY
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...
Read MoreDEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THAILAND NATIVELAND VISIT
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 ...
Read MoreBECOMING A MOTHER: REFLECTIONS ON ADOPTIVE PARENTHOOD
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 ...
Read MoreST. BRIGID’S INFORMATION AND TRACING SERVICE - BUILDING WORKS
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...
Read MoreUPCOMING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS WITH BARNARDOS
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...
Read MoreBARNARDOS ADOPTION AND POST ADOPTION INFORMATION
Please see attached information from Barnardos for those who are exploring adoption and information on post adoption services....
Read MoreTHAI NATIVELAND VISIT
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...
Read MoreTHE IRISH FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES FOSTERING TO ADOPTION POSITION PAPER WITH THE MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AFFAIRS, KATHERINE ZAPPONE TD
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, ...
Read MoreTHAILAND ADOPTION PROGRAMME – APPOINTMENT OF HELPING HANDS ADOPTION MEDIATION AGENCY
Thailand adoption programme – appointment of Helping Hands Adoption Mediation Agency
Please click here for more information...
Read MorePHILIPPINES ADOPTION PROGRAMME – APPOINTMENT OF HELPING HANDS ADOPTION MEDIATION AGENCY - UPDATE
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 ...
Read MoreWOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP CREATE AND PERFORM IN A THEATRE PLAY ABOUT YOUNG PEOPLE ADOPTED INTO IRELAND AND THEIR ADOPTIVE PARENTS?
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...
Read MoreWINNERS OF THE PLAIN ENGLISH AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Winners of the Plain English Awards announced please click here for more details
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Read MoreEVENTS WITH BARNARDOS POST-ADOPTION SERVICE
Events with Barnardos Post-Adoption Service, please click here for more details...
Read MoreRIAG HAVE LAUNCHED A NEW WEBSITE
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 ...
Read MoreITINERARY OF NATIVELAND VISIT PROGRAM
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...
Read MoreTUSLA HAS LAUNCHED THEIR NEW WEBSITE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
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/
...
Read MoreTHE IRISH FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES FOSTERING TO ADOPTION POSITION PAPER WITH THE MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AFFAIRS, KATHERINE ZAPPONE TD
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 ...
Read MoreAdoption Authority of Ireland phones lines down
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....
Read MoreDrumshanbo launch for first Irish book on adoptive parenting
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...
Read MoreCLANN PUBLISHES FINDINGS OF THREE-YEAR PROJECT ON ADOPTION AND MOTHER AND BABY HOMES
CLANN PUBLISHES FINDINGS OF THREE-YEAR PROJECT ON ADOPTION AND MOTHER AND BABY HOMES.
Please click here for more details...
Read MoreNotice - Western Intercountry Adoption with Dr Mary F O'Connor. The topic is "Linking early adversity to later school engagement"
Please click here for more details...
Read MoreNotice - Responsibility of Applicants to Ensure Validity of Declaration of Eligibility and Suitability
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...
Read MoreNotice - regarding payments to accredited bodies
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...
Read MoreChange in procedures for the transmission of Post-Placement reports for children adopted from Ethiopia into Ireland
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Read MoreNotice - In respect of applications from prospective adopters to adopt from a country other than one with which the Authority has an agreed adoption programme
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Read MorePost Adoption Services Directory –Update
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...
Read MoreResearch participants sought
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 ...
Read MorePress Release - Incorrect Registrations of Birth
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Tusla advisory on St Patrick...
Read MoreDrama/Theatre Workshops for young people at The Mill Theatre Dundrum.
NB Theatre and the Abbey Theatre Community and Education Department Present 4 Drama/Theatre Workshops for young people at The Mill Theatre Dundrum
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Read MoreSt Catherine’s Adoption Society, Clarecare, Co. Clare and St. Mura’s Adoption Society, Co. Donegal transfer of files to Tusla – Child and Family Agency.
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...
Read MoreAdoption records – St Catherine, Clarecare
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...
Read MoreStatement Regarding the Closure of Cúnamh
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...
Read MoreTusla: Request for Tender - Commissioning Consultancy for Post Adoption Support
Tusla: Request for Tender - Commissioning Consultancy for Post Adoption Support
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Read MoreClosure of Adoption Authority office
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...
Read MoreBarnardos Post Adoption Spring Events
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...
Read MoreChanges to fees for RICA and GRICA extracts
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...
Read MoreNew rules for adoption hearings
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...
Read MoreDeclarations of Eligibility and Suitability - New rules
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...
Read MoreAdoption Amendment Act (2017) - Summary of changes
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, ...
Read MoreClosure of IAA (International Adoption Association - Ireland)
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.
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Read MoreAdoption Authority of Ireland Press Release ‘Adoption Practice in the Aftermath of the Adoption Amendment Act’
Adoption Authority of Ireland Press Release ‘Adoption Practice in the Aftermath of the Adoption Amendment Act’
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Read MoreChanges to Fees for searches and extracts from Registers
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...
Read MoreThe Adoption Authority of Ireland, Bulgaria September 2017
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.
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Read MoreMinister Zappone begins child protection mission to NYC and UN
Minister Zappone begins child protection mission to NYC and UN, Special Victims Detectives, Child Protection Workers and Health Professionals to share experiences.
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Read MoreIAA Conference 2017
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...
Read MoreInternational Plain Language day, 13 October 2017
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Earlier this year the AAI won 'highly recommended document' at the NALA Plain English Awards held at the Law Library in Blackhall Place, Dublin...
Read MoreREQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST/ PROJECT MANAGER - revised 05 October 2017
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...
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Date announced by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs for the commencement of all remaining provisions of the Children First Act 2015
Statement by Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs
Monday 2nd October 2017
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Read MoreResponding to Anxiety in Childhood with Mr. Peadar Maxwell, Chartered Psychologist
Responding to Anxiety in Childhood with Mr. Peadar Maxwell, Chartered Psychologist
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Read MoreIaa events calender September - December 2017
IAA events calender September - December 2017
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Read MoreSpeech and photos from the “Fáilte” Garden Party held at Áras an Uachtaráin, 3 July 2017.
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...
Read More*press release* Annual report 2016
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...
Read MoreNotice - Helping Hands Adoption Mediation Agency - Accreditation for HAITI
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...
Read More18th June – IAA 2017 Family Gathering, Castlecomer Discovery Park, Kilkenny
18th June – IAA 2017 Family Gathering, Castlecomer Discovery Park, Kilkenny
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Read MoreExploring Information & tracing seminar 3 may 2017
Exploring Information & Tracing seminar 3 May 2017 Presentations
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Read MoreUpcoming events/support groups by Barnardos
Please click here for more details for upcoming Barnardos Post Adoption events...
Read MoreCommission on Mother and Baby Homes: Second Interim Report
Commission on Mother and Baby Homes: Second Interim Report published
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Read MoreHHAMA announces new Common Programme Fee Schedule with effect from 5th April 2017
HHAMA STATEMENT ON FEE INCREASE
30th March 2017
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Read MorePress statements on excavations on site of former Mother and Baby Home, Tuam
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
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Read MoreSpring events with barnardos post adoption
Barnardos Post Adoption Service is running support groups for both adopted adults and birth mothers this Spring.
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Read MoreThe Adoption Authority of Ireland: Request for Tenders
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
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