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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: That is fine. Does anyone wish to comment?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: I ask the witnesses to comment on the use of an anonymous donation of sperm or donor eggs. Should such donations be permitted and what are the associated problems?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Is it Ms Coolican's position that anonymous donations should not be allowed?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Is it the Law Society of Ireland's position that anonymous donations should not be allowed?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Under head 13, sections 17 to 19, reference is made to specific circumstances in which the court may not make a declaration as to parental status. What happens if a declaration cannot be made and who are the legal parents in that situation? A case might arise, for example, where a minimum age is prescribed and the person is under age when the surrogacy arrangements are made. Dr. Shannon...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Thank you, Dr. Shannon. I would be obliged if submissions were made to the clerk rather than to members. Reference was made to the issue of consent. What happens if the surrogate mother decides not to give consent and instead wants to keep the child?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: What are the typical costs for a person who wishes to become a parent through surrogacy? We have heard different estimates.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: How might somebody of modest means go about availing of the surrogacy process? Is it simply not an option for such a person?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: If an extraterritorial arrangement is entered into and a substantial payment is made - in other words, the arrangement is clearly commercial - how is that dealt with under the Bill?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: I understand a Supreme Court case is currently being examined on foot of a High Court judgment. Can any of the delegates explain in layman's terms what that is all about and its implications for this legislation?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: I am advised that we cannot comment on what is happening in the Supreme Court because it falls outside our remit.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: It has been brought to my attention that there is media interest in the submissions made at this meeting. Are there objections to our releasing them to the media? If not, is it agreed that we release the submissions made?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Does Dr. Wingfield wish to comment?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: In theory and, perhaps, in practice, a man could father hundreds of children. In such circumstances, it would be quite possible for half-brothers and half-sisters to form relationships because they would not know the identity of their father.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: When a man donates sperm, is he paid?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: What is the position in Ireland?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Therefore, there is no payment exchanged when someone here donates sperm.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: What would be the typical payment abroad?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Will Dr. Mocanu provide an example?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Is it the case that in Ireland there is no limit to the number of donations a man can make?