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Case No. 21713Family law (adoption appeal) · Co. Dublin

Supreme Court to hear birth mother's appeal against adoption of daughter

A seven-judge Supreme Court will hear a birth mother's appeal against a Court of Appeal order permitting the adoption of her daughter by her foster mother. The appeal concerns the interpretation of section 54 of the Adoption Act 2010 and the constitutional provision for State intervention in family life.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe girl has since turned 18. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMs B expressed a desire to be adopted by her foster mother. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMs B had developmental delay associated with foetal alcohol syndrome and a moderate learning disability. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe birth mother said she drank a lot of alcohol to deal with the abuse. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSocial workers told the birth mother shortly after Ms B was born that she was not in a position to care for her. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe birth mother signed a voluntary care order. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Court of Appeal cleared the way last August for the girl to be adopted by her foster mother. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe CFA, supported by the foster mother and the Adoption Authority of Ireland, appealed the adoption refusal. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe COA held by a 2:1 majority that there is no reasonable prospect that either biological parent will be able to care for Ms B. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Supreme Court appeal is due to be heard on April 18th. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Mar2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Supreme Court to hear birth mother’s appeal against adoption of daughter

    Article previews the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on 18 April 2023, detailing the history of the adoption case including the June 2022 High Court decision by Mr Justice Max Barrett and the Court of Appeal's 2:1 majority ruling from August 2022.

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