Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014
344. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health further to his recent comments subsequent to the Supreme Court decision on surrogacy, his proposed legislative timeframe to address the findings of the court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45053/14]
View answerFollowing the Supreme Court's judgment in the MR and Anor v. An tArd Chláraitheoir & Ors on Friday 7th November, I stated my intention to bring a memorandum for Government before the end of this year, seeking approval to draft an Assisted Human Reproduction Bill. It is envisaged that a comprehensive Bill would deal with a wide range of issues from the beginning to the end of the assisted reproduction process. The proposed legislation will have a number of objectives, most importantly, protecting and promoting the health and safety of children born through assisted human reproduction and their parents as well as fostering the application of ethical principles.
