Cian O'Callaghan
Question:1515. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1206/25]
View answerWednesday, 22 January 2025
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As the Deputy is aware, the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 was signed into law by the President on July 2nd 2024, having passed all stages in both Houses of the Oireachtas.
This complex and far-reaching legislation encompasses the regulation for the first time of a wide range of practices undertaken in this jurisdiction, including domestic altruistic surrogacy, but also provides for the regulation of future surrogacy arrangements undertaken by Irish residents in other jurisdictions. In addition, the legislation allows for the recognition of parentage arising from past domestic and international surrogacy arrangements.
Intensive work is ongoing in relation to commencement of the various provisions of the Act as soon as possible, including in respect of further progressing the establishment of the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority.
Question No. 1516 answered with Question No. 1374.