Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My questions are mainly for Ms Bonnie and Dr. Sperrin because, though I know there is an attitude, I was shocked by the stuff about Tusla. Ms Duffy said AHR and surrogacy are here and the law must catch up and Ms O'Connell said a lack of regulation will not stop couples from travelling to other jurisdictions but will result in less guidance on safety and best practice for intending parents. That goes to the crux of everything we are trying to achieve. It is a serious privilege to be elected to the Dáil or Seanad but it comes with serious responsibility. As legislators, we have ignored for far too long the number of families who are not recognised. We need to address that, regardless of what anybody believes. I do not really have specific questions from Ms Duffy or Ms O'Connell but I wanted to acknowledge that. Will Ms Bonnie or Dr. Sperrin come in on Tusla? If there is time, I might ask a question concerning pre- and post-birth to Ms Duffy.