Landmark surrogacy legislation set to pass final stage in Dáil tonight before passing to Seanad
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly welcomed the move this evening, saying it will make “a real difference to the lives of so many families”.
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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly welcomed the move this evening, saying it will make “a real difference to the lives of so many families”.
The Government has given the go ahead to legislation which will give the parents of children who are born through surrogacy new rights.
Advocates say surrogates should be able to get money for maternity clothes, medication, dietary expenses and loss of earnings during pregnancy
Senator Sharon Keogan claims surrogacy is ‘harmful, exploitative and unethical’
Committee chair Kathleen Funchion TD was forced to suspend the meeting after comments from Independent Senator Sharon Keogan.