Surrogacy and assisted reproduction
Deputy Buckley asked when legislation regulating surrogacy and assisted human reproduction would be introduced, saying families were forced to travel abroad. Deputy Donohoe said the area needed better regulation and that the heads of the Bill would be available in June.
The programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce legislation for the regulation of surrogacy and assisted human reproduction services. This is an urgent matter for families in very trying situations. Their only option until legislation is introduced is to travel abroad at huge cost. When will the aforementioned legislation be introduced?
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I am very much aware of the huge changes in technology that are bringing hope to many families. Clearly, alongside all of that there is a huge need for that area to be better regulated than it is at present. In direct answer to the Deputy, I understand that the heads of that Bill will be available to the Oireachtas in June.