High Court approves adoption of girl without consulting birth father

The judge said a “child-centred approach” is required in circumstances where the welfare of the child is the first and paramount consideration. File photo

The High Court has granted approval for the making of an adoption order for a girl without consulting her birth father.

The order was sought by the Adoption Authority of Ireland so the girl, now aged 18, could be adopted by her birth mother’s husband who has cared for her for some 14 years.