14 times as many prospective parents as adoption candidates

There are fourteen times more couples in Ireland looking to adopt children, than the number of children available for adoption.

14 times as many prospective parents as adoption candidates
Thu, 26 Jun, 2014 - 07:21

There are fourteen times more couples in Ireland looking to adopt children, than the number of children available for adoption.

The overall issue of adoption in Ireland will be discussed at the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children today.

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