Report aims to clear adoption group of impropriety

ADOPTION agency Helping Hands, currently under investigation by the Adoption Board in relation to fees it charges people to adopt from Vietnam, has issued a report clearing the agency of any impropriety.

Report aims to clear adoption group of impropriety

Helping Hands commissioned accountancy firm Grant Thornton to conduct a review of its accounts for 2007 and 2008 after the agency was specifically singled out for criticism in Unicef’s International Social Services report (ISS) last year.

The Adoption Board, which accredits adoption agencies here, also appointed a leading Dublin-based forensic accountant to investigate the agency’s accounts on foot of the concerns raised in the ISS report.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited