More than 150 Romanian children have been adopted by Irish parents but these adoptions, which are legal under Romanian law, aren't recognised in Ireland. Fine Gael, Teachta Dála, Alan Shatter, has published a private member's bill aimed at regularising the situation. Fianna Fáil say they intend to produce a similar bill.
Report shows interview with Marie Hammond on her desire to have a child.
Marie Hammond with her adopted Romanian baby, Alexander.
Alexander-Danut Hammond's Romanian passport.
Alexander's adoptive parents playing with him.
Interview with Alexander's adoptive father Hammond who says they are going to have to address themselves to the situation.
Irish people with their adopted Romanian children being addressed by Alan Shatter at a meeting to discuss his Foreign Adoptions Bill.
Interview with Alan Shatter who says his bill sets down the rules for foreign adoptions and it would give recognition to adoptions completed by Irish couples in Romania.
Kieron McGrath, Association Of Social Workers, who is opposed to the bill.
Footage of children in an orphanage in Romania in December 1989.
Interview with supporter of the bill on benefits of adopting Romanian children.
Legal papers.
Interview with Alan Shatter who says the bill should be enacted by Easter.
Alexander-Danut Hammond with his parents.
The reporter is Alasdair Jackson.
