Sharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I also want to make the point that it seems that the committee is rushed.

I will start off with questions to Ms Justice O'Hanlon. She quoted Professor Conor O'Mahony quite a bit in her statement. He basically has said the Government should slow down this process, given the immense importance of the proposed once-in-a-generation legislation on assisted human reproduction. Does Ms Justice O'Hanlon believe the committee has been given enough time to focus on this legislation? I believe we have not. I do not believe this legislation should be rushed through before the summer. I would like Ms Justice O'Hanlon's comment on that.

We have heard Professor O'Mahony's view on the age at which a child should be told. What are Ms Justice O'Hanlon's views?

The next question is to all witnesses. When a couple use commercial surrogacy, what do the witnesses believe should appear on the birth certificate? If the egg comes from a donor, what should appear on the birth certificate?

I have questions for Ms Hickey, Mr. Vaughn and Ms Wasser. This is a business for all three of those witnesses. I recognise that this is part of their business. Senator Ruane spoke earlier about the barriers to people who may be marginalised. As a matter of interest, could the witnesses give the approximate cost of their services? They will have dealt with many contracts over the years. When it comes to international commercial surrogacy, what are the approximate costs involved for the intending parents?