Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In that regard, I will make the point that clearly, the submissions were considered by the committee during the public consultation. A number of recommendations arose from the committee's consideration regarding the question of identity. A clear recommendation came from the committee in that regard, of which I took note, as well as from the Ombudsman for Children and the relevant international provisions. That is what primarily has determined the approach regarding the child's right to genetic information. It is very much a case of considering it from the point of view of the best interests of the child. This is what has informed the approach in the Bill. There has been ongoing consultation between the Department of Health and the relevant clinics and their submissions have also been considered.