Dublin couples wait four years to adopt

Dublin couples have to wait four years for an assessment to adopt children from other countries while those in Donegal only have to wait three months, said Fine Gael Dail candidate, Councillor Catherine Byrne.

Dublin couples have to wait four years for an assessment to adopt children from other countries while those in Donegal only have to wait three months, said Fine Gael Dail candidate, Councillor Catherine Byrne.

"It is a national disgrace that many couples will have to wait 4 years for an assessment and probably about six years before they can start a family.

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