This book contains selected material related to adoption law. Key features of this text include: *Examining in detail the impact of the Adoption Act 2010. *Helping you to understand the role and function of the newly established Adoption Authority of Ireland. *Guiding you step by step through the new Act dealing in detail with issues such as persons eligible to adopt, the adoption procedure, issues of consent, the consent process, and the rights of natural fathers. *Describing in detail the law relating to intercountry adoptions, including coverage on intercountry adoptions which were effected before the 2010 Act was in place. *Ensuring you are up-to-date on how the 1993 Hague Convention impacts on Irish adoption law. *Clarifying how adoptions effected outside the State will be recognised in the Irish jurisdiction. *Explaining the rights to anonymity and privacy in relation to adoption. *Relevant Irish and European case law analysis throughout.