Number of adoptions decreases by over a third

The number of adoptions in Ireland has decreased by 35% over the past five years.

Number of adoptions decreases by over a third
Sat, 06 Jul, 2019 - 08:15
Digital Desk staff

The number of adoptions in Ireland has decreased by 35% over the past five years.

According to the Adoption Authority of Ireland, there were 112 domestic adoptions in 2014.

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