The agency held approximately 13,500 adoption files — one quarter of
all adoption files in the country. It closed in 2013, with the transfer
expected to take between 12 to 18 months.
The Irish Examiner understands that issues around indemnity against any legal action taken by people seeking their records was a significant factor in the transfer delay. Tusla declined to confirm it had been indemnified in respect of the records but it had “obtained the appropriate protection in respect of known potential issues”.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/st-patricks-finally-hands-over-13500-adoption-files-to-tusla-406038.html
The Irish Examiner understands that issues around indemnity against any legal action taken by people seeking their records was a significant factor in the transfer delay. Tusla declined to confirm it had been indemnified in respect of the records but it had “obtained the appropriate protection in respect of known potential issues”.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/st-patricks-finally-hands-over-13500-adoption-files-to-tusla-406038.html