150 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an update on proposed legislation regarding protection of human embryos; if heads of this legislation have been released; if a target date for publishing of this legislation can be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42202/10]

My Department is currently developing policy proposals to regulate the area of Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) with the intention of finalising them early next year; these proposals will form the basis of legislation in the area of AHR.