Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015
486. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to offer transitional provision in order not to prejudice couples who are currently engaged in donor-assisted reproduction and recognise the realities of identifiable gamete donation here (details supplied) in the Children and Family Relationship Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11830/15]
View answerThe issue of transitional provisions was raised in the debates on the Children and Family Relationships Bill. I have made a clear commitment, with the agreement of the Minister for Health, that Parts 2 and 3 of the Bill will not be commenced for a minimum period of one year after enactment, to provide sufficient time for an orderly transition without affecting the treatment of couples currently undertaking donor-assisted reproduction procedures.
