Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has urged all TDs in the Dáil to do right by adopted people and support Sinn Féin’s legislation to ensure they have a legal right to access their own birth certificate.

The legislation will go before the Dáil today and be voted on tomorrow Thursday

Teachta Crowe said:

“Today is a hugely important day as the Dáil will consider Sinn Féin’s legislation to ensure all adopted people over the age of 18 have a legal right to access their own birth certificate. I am calling on all TDs to do right by adopted people and back this Bill and its approach.

“After decades of waiting, we can finally right a historic wrong and deliver justice for all those adopted who have been denied access to their birth certificates and their personal information.

“For far too long, many adopted people have been treated appallingly when they have tried to access even the most basic information about their family’s medical history or background.

“We can finally make this happen and deliver this right. We can ensure there are no more delays.

“Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children Kathleen Funchion TD has worked closely with survivors on this legislation to listen to their calls for action. This legislation is led and is widely supported by survivors and adoptee groups. It’s time to listen to survivors and right this wrong.

“I am urging all TDs to back the Bill. We have an opportunity to right this historic wrong and make a real difference for adopted people.”