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Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: We have a bit of juggling because we started late. I will go back to Senator Clifford-Lee because she did not get a chance to have her question answered at all, then I will pick up with Senator Ruane, as the next on the list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Sorry, Senator. I am conscious of the time because we-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Senator Ruane has not had an opportunity to speak. Senator Ruane, would you like to ask a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I will revert to the normal rota. Senator McGreehan, I think you had a question for Professor Madden that was not answered earlier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I am conscious of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I am going to move on now because Deputy Costello has not asked any questions yet and we are coming up to the clock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: There are two more members seeking to ask questions, which I will allow. I know we have gone over a little in this session but it has been warranted and the discussion is really interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank our guests for attending the meeting and engaging with us. We could have done with a lot more time because it was fascinating, but the documentation they have provided will give us a great deal of food for thought. I propose to suspend the meeting for a few minutes to allow our next witnesses to connect online.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: In our second session today, we will consider the Verona Principles. On the behalf of the committee, I welcome to our meeting from the International Social Service, ISS, Mr. Jean Ayoub, secretary general and CEO, Ms Jeanette Woellenstein, director of the international centre of children and Ms Carlotta Alloero, senior liaison officer. They are all joining us online and I thank them very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: To whom is the Senator directing that question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Perhaps Mr. Ayoub would like to come in and offer a response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I have a number of questions. These principles are a very useful guideline for the future regulation of surrogacy. In Ireland we have had no regulation at all so we have a lot of families that are in limbo. I ask the witnesses to comment on dealing with the regulation of families formed through surrogacy retrospectively who are living in Ireland at the moment. International surrogacy is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Yes, perfect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank Ms Woellenstein. I call Senator McGreehan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Would Mr. Ayoub like to come in on that? His microphone is on mute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I must say I am proud that we are the first country to reach out to Mr. Ayoub to get his expertise on this matter. Does Deputy Murnane O'Connor have a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: We have come to the end of questions. I thank the witnesses for engaging with us and for their work in this area, because it is important we have an international framework to which countries can work. I hope the delegation, in their next meeting with a country, will be able to point to Ireland and say Ireland has managed to tackle this complex issue and create a robust system that protects...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (25 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 183. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that are in place by Government to fill the gap in service provision as a result of the closure of the respite centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26643/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I have a question for the Minister for Health. Some 35 children with cystic fibrosis, CF, between the ages of six and 11 have been excluded from accessing the life-changing CF drug therapy, Kaftrio. There was no expectation that these children would be excluded from this drug therapy and the news has come as a crushing blow for the parents and children. Will the Minister confirm if it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (24 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 126. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the formal site transfer of a project (details supplied); the length of time that it will take once the formal transfer happens and for the procurement process to begin; the length of time before a contractor is appointed; the length of time the build will take; the funding that has been set aside for this project; and...