Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2011
343 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) in view of the recent European Court of Human Rights decision in A,B and C v. Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16155/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Action Plan submitted on 16th June to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in response to the ABC v Ireland judgment commits Ireland to setting up an Expert Group, drawing on appropriate medical and legal expertise, with a view to making recommendations to Government on how this matter should be properly addressed. This commitment is in line with the Programme for Government.
In relation to the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR), I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my officials are indeed developing policy proposals to regulate this area with the intention of finalising them this year. These proposals will form the basis of legislation in the area of AHR and related practices and are informed by the recommendations of this Commission.
