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Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I thank Mr. Vaughn. That will be very useful information for our own research processes and the pitfalls to avoid as we are designing our service here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I think many members of the committee have been given leeway. I just have one further question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I had hoped to ask the question in the committee, but if we need to move on, that is fine. However, I regret I have not been given the time other members have been given.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I thank all our witnesses, in particular Ms Holub, Ms Armstrong and Ms Schiewe for their contributions. We have been on a journey ourselves, educating ourselves about surrogacy. We have heard from many different groups and parents who have used surrogacy. For me, the women’s contributions here today have been the most powerful contributions I have heard, because I often feel the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: It does not change the motivation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: All the women outlined they have children of their own. Were supports put in place for their own children to explain to them? They were very young. What sort of supports were put in place for their children? Were they happy with those supports? Replies in Ukrainian.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Thank you very much. In relation to the supports that were provided for their own children, were the witnesses happy with the services? Were therapy services provided or was that even necessary in their experience?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: If Ms Schiewe-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I think I got the flavour of Ms Schiewe's response. Thank you very much. I have another question for Ms Armstrong very briefly and it is totally fine if she is not comfortable answering it. Can she explain why, on meeting a woman who was looking for a surrogate, she decided she was not a good fit? Did she feel she might be pressured at some stage during the journey, or was that the issue?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Okay, thank you very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Thank you very much. I have a brief question to put to Ms Armstrong and Ms Holub in relation to the pre- and post-birth models. We have heard some people say it is better to have legal clarity and that from the moment the baby is born, the legal rights should be with the parents. We have also heard from others that they would recommend a period of seven days or a few weeks to give the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I welcome the opportunity to raise the excellent report that was launched this morning. I was very proud to be a member of that committee along with some very dedicated Oireachtas Member. It is unfortunate that Senator Mullen is not present to hear my comments. He raised the issue of the surrogacy report. We all came into it with an open mind and listened to the evidence from leading...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I welcome the Minister for Justice to the Chamber.

Seanad: School Transport: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: The Minister is very welcome to the House to discuss this very important issue. I am aware that she has been addressing it all day so I thank her for her attention and for the opportunity to discuss the school transport scheme. I am glad that a review of the criteria is taking place but I call on the Minister to confirm tonight that included in that review is the criterion of ethos. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I wish to refer to the war in Ukraine. We are seven months into the conflict. I will focus on the sexual violence perpetrated on the women and children of Ukraine. We know sexual violence is a recognised weapon of war. There has not been much discussion in Ireland around this aspect of the war but we really need to have a conversation about it. Rape is recognised as a weapon of war. It...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Public Expenditure and Reform): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I almost missed my speaking slot because I was in my office fielding phone calls, text messages and emails from very happy people today. It was an excellent budget. There is a lot in it and we are all still going through what is in it. The really big headline measures that have jumped out for me are the IVF funding and the contraception scheme being extended, which are revolutionary steps...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Sláintecare Implementation: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I thank our guests. I apologise if I am going over ground that has already been covered. I was called to the Seanad for some business, so I missed part of the meeting. I thank all our guests for giving us the information required by the committee. My first question is for Mr. O'Dwyer. What is the situation with the report on beds, particularly single beds in University Hospital...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Sláintecare Implementation: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Lorraine Clifford-Lee: I thank Mr. O'Dwyer. Is the publication of the report imminent?