Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy

Analysis of the Issues Paper

Photo of Sharon KeoganSharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. O'Mahony for coming before us again. I am reading a 2018 document from the UN special rapporteur and wish to cite a portion:

There is growing unease that the practice of engaging surrogate mothers in States with emerging economies to bear children for more wealthy intending parents from other States entails power imbalances and thus risks for both the children and surrogate mothers.

As Government Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, I am sure Dr. O'Mahony shares those concerns. What are his views on traditional surrogacy?

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