42Expression of interest in adopting a child

#### 42 Expression of interest in adopting a child 42 Expression of interest in adopting a child > > (1) One person, or a couple, may submit to the Secretary, or principal officer of an adoption service provider accredited to accept applications to adopt, an expression of interest in— > > > > > (a) being approved as suitable to adopt a child (whether a citizen or non-citizen), and > > > > > (b) being selected, in a manner determined by the Secretary or principal officer, to adopt a child. > > > (2) A submission of an expression of interest may be made only if the person or each person is resident or domiciled in the State.