Up to 2,000 foster children may be eligible for adoption under new laws

There could be 2,000 children eligible for adoption from the foster care system when the legislation from the Children's Referendum is enacted.

Up to 2,000 foster children may be eligible for adoption under new laws
Thu, 27 Nov, 2014 - 06:51

There could be 2,000 children eligible for adoption from the foster care system when the legislation from the Children's Referendum is enacted.

The Minister for Children James Reilly is addressing a conference on the issue this morning.

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