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Change to Irish adoption law

A number of changes to adoption law in the Republic have been announced.

They include ratification of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children in
inter-country adoption and providing a stronger legal framework for fostering.

It has been proposed that foster parents be given rights of guardianship after
a specified number of years.

Ireland`s Children`s Minister Brian Lenihan has also announced a tracing unit
will be established to help access information for those involved in adoptions.




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