Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Many of my questions have been asked. I refer to the clarification in respect of what we can do in the context of pre- and post-birth internationally. A witness to a previous meeting referred to the wish for the surrogate mother recognised on the long birth certificate and the openness and willingness in that regard. Ms Duffy referred to the benefits of the situation in some US states where they have the adoptive piece. What is the difference in terms of a step-parent adoption and then dispensing with one birth certificate and having another? What is the value of that in comparison with a long birth certificate?