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# birth information bill

Last year

2022

Opinion: Last week, birth information became accessible - but the law doesn't go far enough

Adoption rights campaigner Claire McGettrick says the State’s recent conduct in this area must be recognised as a war of attrition.

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Oct 11th 2022, 10:20 AM

Adopted people will finally get access to records after President signs Bill into law

The Bill provides for the release of an adopted person’s birth certificate and early life information.

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Jun 30th 2022, 2:34 PM

Opinion: Our rights as adopted people will not be enshrined in law, they'll be in grave danger

Adoption rights campaigner Claire McGettrick responds to the new Birth Information and Tracing Bill.

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Jan 21st 2022, 7:00 AM