The High Court has dismissed a damages action against the Adoption Authority of Ireland brought by a 56-year-old woman who claims she was coerced into having her baby daughter adopted nearly 40 years ago.

A 56-year-old woman was coerced into having her baby daughter adopted nearly 40 years ago when she was just 16, it has been claimed in the High Court.

ADOPTION agencies have confirmed that some birth relatives and adopted children have made contact with each other through Facebook, despite concerns over the psychological impact such instant contact could have.