New rights granted for those who are adopted

Adopted people will have full access to their birth certs under new legislation approved by the Cabinet.

Where the birth mother expressed a wish for privacy an information session will be held with a social worker - but the name will still be released. It will be the first time adoptees will have a blanket guarantee for access to their early life documents. Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman has said this is a landmark piece of legislation for adopted people and their families. For all of these stories and more, visit our website southeastradio.ie or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.