Adoption Act 2010
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Functions of Authority. |
96.— (1) Without prejudice to the functions assigned to the Authority under this Act or any other enactment, the functions of the Authority include the following: | |
(a) on and after the establishment day, performing the functions in relation to adoptions that before that day were performed by An Bord Uchtála; | ||
(b) as specified in section 66 , performing in the State the role of a Central Authority under the Hague Convention; | ||
(c) at the request of the Minister, providing general advice to him or her about adoption matters; | ||
(d) undertaking or assisting in research projects and activities relating to adoption services; | ||
(e) compiling statistical information and other records as to the proper planning, development and provision of those adoption services; | ||
(f) maintaining the register of accredited bodies; and | ||
(g) maintaining the register of intercountry adoptions. | ||
(2) The Authority has all the powers as are necessary or expedient for the performance by it of its functions. | ||
(3) The Authority may make such enquiries as it considers necessary for the performance of its functions. | ||
(4) The Authority shall endeavour to ensure that its adoption enquiries under this Act and adoption hearings before the Authority are conducted in a non-adversarial manner. |