Surrogacy bill: Couple hope new laws give them 'choice' A couple who plan to have a baby through surrogacy hope that proposed new legislation will bring their dream of becoming parents one step closer. Ireland • 29 May 24
Surrogacy bill: Couple hope new laws give them 'choice' A couple who plan to have a baby through surrogacy hope that proposed new legislation will bring their dream of becoming parents one step closer. Ireland • 29 May 24
International surrogacy will be provided for - Donnelly Proposed new legislation on assisted human reproduction will provide for international surrogacy into the future, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said. Ireland • 06 Mar 24
International surrogacy will be provided for - Donnelly Proposed new legislation on assisted human reproduction will provide for international surrogacy into the future, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said. Ireland • 06 Mar 24
Stricter ban on surrogacy comes into force in Italy Italy may grant an "amnesty" to people who had children through surrogacy following the passage of a law extending criminal penalties to those who seek surrogates abroad, Family Minister Eugenia Roccella said. World • 23 Jun 23
Stricter ban on surrogacy comes into force in Italy Italy may grant an "amnesty" to people who had children through surrogacy following the passage of a law extending criminal penalties to those who seek surrogates abroad, Family Minister Eugenia Roccella said. World • 23 Jun 23
'Solid ground for optimism' in surrogacy recognition The High Court has heard that a genetic mother who has taken a legal challenge over her right to be recognised as the legal parent of her son born through surrogacy is now hopeful that a path to parentage will be provided by legislation. Courts • 21 Apr 23
'Solid ground for optimism' in surrogacy recognition The High Court has heard that a genetic mother who has taken a legal challenge over her right to be recognised as the legal parent of her son born through surrogacy is now hopeful that a path to parentage will be provided by legislation. Courts • 21 Apr 23
Surrogacy case shows 'grim reality' of legislation need A leading family law High Court judge has said the case of a genetic mother left without any legal rights to her child born through surrogacy after her marriage broke up has "laid bare the grim reality" of the absence of legislation. Courts • 02 Mar 23
Surrogacy case shows 'grim reality' of legislation need A leading family law High Court judge has said the case of a genetic mother left without any legal rights to her child born through surrogacy after her marriage broke up has "laid bare the grim reality" of the absence of legislation. Courts • 02 Mar 23
Recognition of surrogate child's genetic mother urgent The parents of a child born through gestational surrogacy abroad have told the High Court there is an urgent need for his genetic mother to be legally recognised because his father is battling a life-threatening illness. Ireland • 11 Oct 22
Recognition of surrogate child's genetic mother urgent The parents of a child born through gestational surrogacy abroad have told the High Court there is an urgent need for his genetic mother to be legally recognised because his father is battling a life-threatening illness. Ireland • 11 Oct 22
Surrogacy campaigners say minister's comments 'hurtful' The Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition has described a comment by the Minister for Health about legislating for International Surrogacy as "extremely disappointing" and "hurtful". Ireland • 03 Jun 22
Surrogacy campaigners say minister's comments 'hurtful' The Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition has described a comment by the Minister for Health about legislating for International Surrogacy as "extremely disappointing" and "hurtful". Ireland • 03 Jun 22
Cttee warned over unregulated international surrogacy Plans to leave international surrogacy unregulated would amount to discrimination and allow children to be born in exploitative circumstances without their identity being protected, according to the Children's Rights Alliance. Politics • 19 May 22
Cttee warned over unregulated international surrogacy Plans to leave international surrogacy unregulated would amount to discrimination and allow children to be born in exploitative circumstances without their identity being protected, according to the Children's Rights Alliance. Politics • 19 May 22
Calls for surrogacy committee witnesses to be respected The chairperson of the committee on international surrogacy has called for members to treat witnesses in a "respectful way without causing hurt". Ireland • 28 Apr 22
Calls for surrogacy committee witnesses to be respected The chairperson of the committee on international surrogacy has called for members to treat witnesses in a "respectful way without causing hurt". Ireland • 28 Apr 22
UK court rules couple are legal parents of adult son A British judge's ruling that a couple are the legal parents of their adult son under English law is an "important victory" for people with children born through surrogacy arrangements, a lawyer has said. UK • 11 Apr 22
UK court rules couple are legal parents of adult son A British judge's ruling that a couple are the legal parents of their adult son under English law is an "important victory" for people with children born through surrogacy arrangements, a lawyer has said. UK • 11 Apr 22
Surrogacy 'needs to be addressed' in law in Ireland The Government's Special Rapporteur on Child Protection has said Ireland cannot prevent other states from continuing to provide commercial surrogacy arrangements. Ireland • 03 Apr 22
Surrogacy 'needs to be addressed' in law in Ireland The Government's Special Rapporteur on Child Protection has said Ireland cannot prevent other states from continuing to provide commercial surrogacy arrangements. Ireland • 03 Apr 22
Ukrainian surrogate mother flees to safety in Ireland A surrogate mother who carried twins for an Irish couple almost three years ago has moved from Ukraine to the safety of their home in Co Wicklow. Ukraine • 31 Mar 22
Ukrainian surrogate mother flees to safety in Ireland A surrogate mother who carried twins for an Irish couple almost three years ago has moved from Ukraine to the safety of their home in Co Wicklow. Ukraine • 31 Mar 22
Irish families arrive home after Ukraine surrogacy Three Irish families have returned from Ukraine with their babies who were born via surrogacy there and a fourth family is also en route home. Ireland • 21 Feb 22
Irish families arrive home after Ukraine surrogacy Three Irish families have returned from Ukraine with their babies who were born via surrogacy there and a fourth family is also en route home. Ireland • 21 Feb 22
Baby boy born to Irish parents by surrogacy in Ukraine A Kerry couple is preparing to travel to Ukraine tomorrow to meet their baby boy who was born there through surrogacy this morning. Ireland • 15 Feb 22
Baby boy born to Irish parents by surrogacy in Ukraine A Kerry couple is preparing to travel to Ukraine tomorrow to meet their baby boy who was born there through surrogacy this morning. Ireland • 15 Feb 22
Special committee on international surrogacy announced The establishment of a special joint Oireachtas committee to examine issues around international surrogacy has been announced. Ireland • 21 Jan 22
Special committee on international surrogacy announced The establishment of a special joint Oireachtas committee to examine issues around international surrogacy has been announced. Ireland • 21 Jan 22
Families protest over slow pace of surrogacy laws The Cabinet is to propose terms of reference for a Special Joint Oireachtas Committee to report with recommendations on international surrogacy. Ireland • 02 Nov 21
Families protest over slow pace of surrogacy laws The Cabinet is to propose terms of reference for a Special Joint Oireachtas Committee to report with recommendations on international surrogacy. Ireland • 02 Nov 21
Quarantine list hits Irish surrogate couple in Ukraine Irish couples who are pursuing surrogacy in Ukraine learned this week that the country has been added to the mandatory hotel quarantine list here by the Department of Health. Ireland • 13 Apr 21
Quarantine list hits Irish surrogate couple in Ukraine Irish couples who are pursuing surrogacy in Ukraine learned this week that the country has been added to the mandatory hotel quarantine list here by the Department of Health. Ireland • 13 Apr 21
Japanese 'baby factory' man gets custody of 13 children A Bangkok court has granted a Japanese man "sole parent" rights to 13 children he fathered through Thai surrogate mothers, a ruling that paves the way for him to take custody of the group. Asia • 20 Feb 18
Japanese 'baby factory' man gets custody of 13 children A Bangkok court has granted a Japanese man "sole parent" rights to 13 children he fathered through Thai surrogate mothers, a ruling that paves the way for him to take custody of the group. Asia • 20 Feb 18
Child born through surrogacy made ward of court A child born through surrogacy who was later discovered to have no genetic link to a man who believed he was its father has been made a ward of court. News • 28 Sep 16
Child born through surrogacy made ward of court A child born through surrogacy who was later discovered to have no genetic link to a man who believed he was its father has been made a ward of court. News • 28 Sep 16
My Sister Surrogate Series1 EP11 John and Marie McPhelimy have an 18 month old daughter, Lucy. She was born after Marie’s sister acted as surrogate for the couple, giving birth to Lucy, using Marie’s eggs and John’s sperm. Voices • 29 Sep 16
My Sister Surrogate Series1 EP11 John and Marie McPhelimy have an 18 month old daughter, Lucy. She was born after Marie’s sister acted as surrogate for the couple, giving birth to Lucy, using Marie’s eggs and John’s sperm. Voices • 29 Sep 16
Govt to prepare laws over surrogacy The Government has agreed to prepare new laws to regulate surrogacy and the broader area of assisted human reproduction and associated research. News • 25 Feb 15
Govt to prepare laws over surrogacy The Government has agreed to prepare new laws to regulate surrogacy and the broader area of assisted human reproduction and associated research. News • 25 Feb 15
Thailand bans commercial surrogacy for foreigners Thailand's interim parliament has passed a law that bans foreigners from seeking surrogacy services to end a "rent-a-womb" industry that made the southeast Asian country a top destination for fertility tourism. News • 20 Feb 15
Thailand bans commercial surrogacy for foreigners Thailand's interim parliament has passed a law that bans foreigners from seeking surrogacy services to end a "rent-a-womb" industry that made the southeast Asian country a top destination for fertility tourism. News • 20 Feb 15
Surrogacy bill to ban anonymous donations The Minister for Health has outlined his plans for new legislation on surrogacy, including a prohibition on anonymous egg and sperm donations. News • 16 Feb 15
Surrogacy bill to ban anonymous donations The Minister for Health has outlined his plans for new legislation on surrogacy, including a prohibition on anonymous egg and sperm donations. News • 16 Feb 15
Call for Australian inquiry into surrogacy A judge in Australia has called for a national inquiry into commercial surrogacy after a couple allegedly rejected a child born in India, following a similar case in Thailand. News • 09 Oct 14
Call for Australian inquiry into surrogacy A judge in Australia has called for a national inquiry into commercial surrogacy after a couple allegedly rejected a child born in India, following a similar case in Thailand. News • 09 Oct 14
Thailand stops surrogate babies leaving country US and Australian couples attempting to leave Thailand with babies born by surrogate mothers have been stopped at the airport and prevented from leaving the country in recent days, an Australian surrogacy advocate has said. News • 15 Aug 14
Thailand stops surrogate babies leaving country US and Australian couples attempting to leave Thailand with babies born by surrogate mothers have been stopped at the airport and prevented from leaving the country in recent days, an Australian surrogacy advocate has said. News • 15 Aug 14
