Teenager with complex special needs to remain with foster parents

Application brought by the Child and Family Agency for an order pursuant to s. 54(2) of the Adoption Act 2010, authorising the first named respondent to make an adoption order in relation to the child R. in favour of T. W. and M. W. and further dispensing with the consent of the second named respondent, the birth mother, to the making of such order - R. was born on the 26th May, 2000 and is the natural daughter of E. M. and G. O’B - child, the subject matter of these proceedings, was first referred to the Child Protection Services on 1st July, 2002, aged two years - in 2007, R. was received into care on foot of an Emergency Care Order - in early 2012, a Full Care Order was granted following a fully contested hearing by the birth mother - access arrangements were put in place which both parents struggled with - child was placed with the second and third named applicants in July 2010 - child herein has a moderate learning disability and requires 24-hour care and support - since the child’s placement with the second and third named applicants, she has developed and thrived under their care - second and third named applicants hold a valid Declaration of Eligibility and Suitability to adopt - best interests of the child, as a constitutional right, must be the paramount consideration in this application - best interests of child to remain with foster carers - reliefs granted.