Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021
729. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to introduce entitlement to leave for parents who welcome a child via surrogacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17384/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraPolicy on surrogacy rests with the Minister for Health while policy on parentage rests with the Minister for Justice. Legislation on family leaves must be developed in the context of the legal situation concerning parentage, including in relation to surrogacy. Any changes in the legal situation with regard to parentage and surrogacy are matters for the Minister for Justice and Minister for Health. Some forms of family leaves may be available to commissioning surrogate parents. These include parental leave and parent's leave and benefit.
