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‹ Questions on Promised Legislation

Surrogacy legislation

Summary

Deputy Thomas Byrne said couples in his constituency needed surrogacy legislation to help them start families and asked about Government plans. The Taoiseach said he was not sure whether legislation was promised, but he would investigate the matter.

I met a very nice couple-----

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I am sorry for interrupting the Deputy, but Members should be aware that there is limited time and I cannot extend the time unless it is by order of the House. Deputy John Brady should be aware of that.

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It is not your fault, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I cannot do it. It is a matter for the House if it decides to do it and then I will implement it.

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I met some couples in my constituency, and I am sure there are others throughout the country, who need surrogacy legislation to be enacted in order to allow them to have a family. What are the Government's plans in relation to that matter?

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I thank Deputy Byrne for his brevity.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I do not know if legislation is promised but I will investigate the matter for Deputy Byrne.

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