| Study Title |
A22 Register of Inter-country Adoptions |
| Data Owner |
The Adoption Authority of Ireland (www.aai.gov.ie) |
| Description |
Registration is completed by applicant for foreign adoption. Information collected includes biographical details, social work assessment reports, medical data and income data. |
| Primary Function |
Registration of adoptions from outside Republic of Ireland into the State. |
| Key Variables |
ID Other; Sex; Age Yr |
| Themes |
Health; Demographics |
| Unit Of Observation |
Applicant for adoption |
| Start Date |
1991, when registration of foreign adoptions was commenced |
| Frequency |
Continuous |
| Target Population |
Applicant for adoption |
| Format |
Separate record for each applicant |
| Method |
Paper-based form. All information stored in central database. |
| Most Recent Publication |
2008. See:
- The Adoption Board: Annual Report 2008. Available at: www.aai.gov.ie/attachments/article/32/Annual_Report_2008.pdf |
| Access Further Information |
The Adoption Authority of Ireland, Shelbourne House, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4. Tel: (01) 230 9300. Web: www.aai.gov.ie |
| Notes |
Register of Foreign Adoptions was replaced by the Register of Intercountry Adoptions on 1st November 2010 |