Adoption Authority spent €16k on expert reports in 2022

The process for adopting a child in Ireland can also take up to five years and there are no guarantees. Picture: iStock

The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) spent €4,300 on gift packs for children who were adopted last year.

The figures, which were released to the Irish Examiner, show how the children were given a canvas bag containing a candle, pen, and badge following the granting of their adoption order.