Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I am sure the Tánaiste is buying a new pair of shoes in preparation for it.

Six months ago, there were media reports regarding an Indian woman of 70 who gave birth to her first child through IVF and there is currently a case before the Supreme Court related to the ownership of an embryo. When will we see the human tissue Bill before the House and when will we regulate IVF treatment? We are one of the few countries that has no regulation in this area.

The European Commission will publish new guidelines on rights of movement within the EU for non-EU partners of European citizens in durable relationships, creating a chasm in terms of the rights of non-EU partners of Irish citizens and of EU citizens. A change will be necessary to the European Community free movement of persons regulations. Will legislation to address that be brought before the House before the recess?

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