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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: 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 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: Dr. Shannon, you referred to time limits for consent. Can you tease out a little more what that actually means in terms of consent for whom, from whom and so on? We referred to it earlier. I will come back to questions again afterwards.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Who gives the consent?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: We will stay with that.
- 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: Would you include counselling for donors?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Yes, please.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Any documentation that is sent in is most welcome but please send it through the clerk.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: We are way over time, so I ask Dr. Shannon to sum up if he can.
- 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, and sorry for interrupting, but we will come back with questions. I now call Ms Karen Kiernan,
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: I thank Ms Kiernan. This is important legislation and we appreciate the input of all of those who have contributed on these complex and serious issues.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: I thank Mr. Tobin. That was absolutely fascinating.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: Apologies have been received from Senator Tony Mulcahy. The purpose of the meeting is to have a discussion on a number of submissions received on the heads of the children and family relationships Bill. On behalf of the joint committee, I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Mary Wingfield and Dr. Edgar Mocanu from the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; Mr. Brian Tobin from NUI...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014: Discussion (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: I thank Dr. Wingfield for her interesting presentation which was concise and to the point. It gives us food for thought. I ask Mr. Tobin to make his presentation.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Apr 2014)
David Stanton: 28. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he is taking to increase primary and post-primary school accommodation in Midleton and Carrigtwohill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16336/14]