I ask for an update on the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction Bill) 2022. I know this was paused during the summer due to a diversion of resources but I understand that the Department officials are working collaboratively with the Attorney General on this important legislation. The Taoiseach and I know how long families, particularly families through surrogacy, have been waiting and now they are told that things were deprioritised over the summer and legislation we were expecting a number of months ago still has not arrived. Urgent legislation was the clear recommendation of the Committee on International Surrogacy, for which I was Leas-Chathaoirleach. It is also the ask of Irish Families Through Surrogacy and it is the advice of the High Court. Is it possible to get an update, given how long families have been waiting for this important legislation that will have a genuine impact on their day-to-day lives?

I will have to check with the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, about the timeline. I had heard a suggestion that we would have it for the final Cabinet meeting just before Christmas but I do not know if that is still the case. I will check with him and come back to the Deputy directly.