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Almost 900 people apply to adoption Contact Preference Register

A total of 891 adopted persons and relatives applied to the new Contact Preference Register last month following the commencement of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022. The landmark legislation, which was enacted on July 1, provides legal ...

04 Aug 2022 at 12:05

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Ireland's illegal adoptees tell RTÉ Investigates of their on-going search and battle

The historic practice of illegal adoptions in Ireland will again be in the spotlight, a year on from an initial documentary by RTÉ Investigates, with the latest documentary due to reveal how 12 months later many adoptees are still searching for ...

16 Mar 2022 at 10:57

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Women in 80s among those seeking contact with adopted children under new scheme

The Adoption Authority of Ireland has said that the lack of shame around adoption has encouraged older women to come forward to look for information about their children who were adopted. Under the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022, ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:07

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Over 100 cats and kittens need adopting, says Irish animal charity

The ISPCA is urging people to adopt one of over a hundred cats they currently have ready for adoption. The organisation launched the rehoming appeal in several posts across their social media and website and have temporarily reduced ...

22 Sept 2021 at 15:47

National News

3 year strategic plan for Adoption Authority of Ireland launched by Children's Minister

The Adoption Authority of Ireland's (AAI) strategic plan for the period between 2022 and 2024 has been launched by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The plan was launched yesterday (Tuesday ...

23 Feb 2022 at 16:27

National News

APPEAL: Deaf and blind elderly dog found in 'terrible' condition needs end-of-life home

An animal rescue is seeking an end-of-life home for a deaf and blind elderly dog found in "terrible condition" at the side of a road. According to Clare Animal Welfare (CAW), the dog - who has been named Murphy by volunteers - ...

24 Jan 2024 at 20:03

National News

Irish animal rescue seeks loving forever homes for two giant rabbits

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is seeking loving homes for two giant rabbits. According to the animal charity, the bunnies - named Ronnie and Starsky - are Flemish Giant Rabbits, otherwise ...

08 Jan 2024 at 17:10

National News

'We had to do something' - Sweet dog saved from being put to sleep seeks forever home

A working dog saved from being euthanised is now looking for his forever home. A volunteer with My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR) was at the vet when she met Jules the collie, who was scheduled to be put to sleep due to ...

29 Dec 2023 at 10:44

National News

'A lot of life left in this boy' - Animal rescue seeks home for dog found freezing in river

An animal rescue is seeking a home for an older dog found freezing in a river. Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption (MADRA) is hoping to find a family for River, a Springer Spaniel found "in a terrible state". ...

28 Dec 2023 at 15:25

National News

Malnourished puppies rescued from bog as charity sees 400 dogs surrendered since Christmas

The saying, "a puppy is not just for Christmas", certainly rings true as Dogs Trust Ireland has reported an alarming surge in surrender requests, with 412 pleas for assistance pouring in since Christmas Day. The ...

05 Feb 2024 at 09:31

National News

'Just look at our girl' - Animal rescue seeks loving home for dog who survived axe attack

A dog who survived a brutal axe attack to her head is ready to be adopted. That's according to My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR), which yesterday (February 8) posted a video to their official Facebook page showing ...

09 Feb 2024 at 11:40

National News

Yorkshire Terriers found in horrendous conditions were 'used for breeding' - ISPCA

A man who kept four Yorkshire Terriers in "horrendous conditions" has been allowed to keep a single pet. According to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), the man appeared in ...

09 Feb 2024 at 15:53

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