Adoption Act 2010

Chapter 4

Duty to Inform State about Adopted Child First Entering State

Duty to inform Health Service Executive and Authority of child’s entry.

82.— (1) Where a child enters the State for the first time after his or her adoption by adopters habitually resident in the State, they shall notify the Health Service Executive and the Authority of the child’s entry as soon as practicable and, in any event, not later than 3 months after the date of entry.

(2) Where a child enters the State for the purpose of being adopted in the State by prospective adopters who are habitually resident in the State, they shall notify the Health Service Executive and the Authority of the child’s entry as soon as practicable and, in any event, not later than 3 months after the date of entry.