The 'Regional Intercountry Adoption Assessment Service' (RIASS) is responsible for intercountry adoption services on behalf of all the five Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. RIAAS’s role is to provide information, prepare, assess and review applicants in Northern Ireland who wish to adopt a child through intercountry adoption.The effects of alcohol on young people are not the same as they are on adults. While alcohol misuse can present health risks and cause careless behaviour in all age groups, it is even more dangerous for young people. Because young people’s bodies are still growing, alcohol can interfere with their development.Freedom of information (FOI) gives you the right to ask any public sector organisation for information they hold. Anyone can request information. You can also ask for information about yourself under data protection legislation. You can ask for information from publicly-funded organisations that work for the welfare of the whole population.
Childcare. Parents can choose from a range of options for the care of their children. Information about each of these options is available on nidirect. If you are interested in becoming a registered provider of childcare you may find the following guidance document helpful:. Registered providers of child care must also comply with standards which are specified by the Department.
