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Sat 07 Jul 2009Progress over Vietnam adoptions
Minister for Children Barry Andrews has reported “good progress” in talks with Vietnam on the resumption of adoption between the two countries.
Ireland’s bilateral agreement with Vietnam lapsed on May 1st last after five years, giving rise to dismay among prospective adoptive parents caught up in the process. They have been lobbying their public representatives, who in turn have been putting pressure on Mr Andrews to resolve the matter urgently.
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