Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 8:

In page 13, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:"(9) The intending parents of a donor-conceived child must undergo counselling prior to their initiation of DAHR.".

This amendment has been tabled in response to representations made by clinicians. Unfortunately, I missed the Committee Stage discussion on this amendment which I have resubmitted on this Stage. It is important that those who avail of donor-assisted human reproduction, DAHR, appreciate all the ethical and legal issues that arise before proceeding with treatment. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure such persons fully understand their responsibilities.

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