Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for those inputs. It shows the lack of regulation in this area is very problematic for all parties.

Our remit is to make recommendations on where we could regulate to avoid circumstances where anyone, whether it is a child, a surrogate or an intending parent, is disadvantaged in any way with respect to their rights. I thank everyone for their contributions and for engaging with the committee. We will suspend for a few moments to allow the next witnesses to take their seats.