Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 9 June 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy

Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Jennifer WhitmoreJennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank all the witnesses for participating today. I also want to acknowledge that they have told us their stories, which are so important. Many people are concerned about the surrogates in the discussion around surrogacy. They talk about vulnerable surrogates and how they can be protected. It is clear that once the right regulatory systems are in place, we are talking about women who are making decisions about their own bodies. It is clear from the witnesses' stories that this is how they feel as well. I thank them all so much for participating. I hope Ms Holub's time in County Wicklow is very nice and also short and she can get home soon. I wish all the witnesses the best of luck.

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