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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee today. My first question is for Ms O'Keeffe. The orders of reference for this committee say that we should ensure safeguards against the sale, trafficking and exploitation of children. How does she think this is best achieved? My second question relates to the authenticity of the DNA and the testing of same in this country. What...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Thank you. I would like a response with regard to cases where the Department cannot get in touch with the surrogate mother to secure consent. Is that something that Ms Byrne could answer?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: If the father cannot contact the surrogate mother or her potential husband, how long does that stay in place? Let us say she cannot for a couple of years, does that mean that the emergency travel certificate cannot be issued?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Okay, that is fine.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Yes. Do the witnesses share the concern of Mr. Muiris O'Connor of the Department of Health in what he said to the committee on 7 April? He said, "The domestic prohibition on commercial surrogacy is predominantly based on ... ethical considerations relating to the welfare and commodification of the children involved, as well as the potential risks of coercion and exploitation of financially...
- Seanad: Funding for Ukrainian Students in Irish Universities: Statements (27 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State is very welcome. I am glad we have the opportunity today to talk about this and hopefully make some headway. I welcome the Cabinet's decision yesterday to create a new sub-committee to oversee assistance being given to people fleeing Ukraine. I trust this will provide a level of oversight which has so far been lacking. A committee is for discussion and debate,...
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: I welcome the members of the public who are with us today, particularly Rachel and Emma. I thank the drafters and proposers of this Bill. It touches on an important, raw area of our justice system. The persons who have to engage with that part of the justice system must be treated with the utmost care and respect.We have known for some time that there is much room for improvement when it...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: On two occasions in the past two months, the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, has taken it upon himself to voice Ireland's support for the international pandemic treaty put forward by the World Health Organization, WHO. This is a legally and politically binding convention that would dictate signatories' response to future pandemics. While we are all eager for the lessons...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Could I just-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: May I finish?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I appreciate it. The Irish citizen has no say in the governance of the WHO and so any handing over of power and responsibility to this body by our own directly-elected representatives must be thoroughly scrutinised. The treaty is built on the premise that while the technical expertise on how to govern and end a pandemic exists, the political will to do so is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: I am sorry I missed Ms Cohalan's statement this morning as I was late coming in due to a hospital appointment. I thank the delegations for sharing their personal journeys and statements with us. The evidence given today has been compassionate and heartbreaking. I appreciate them sharing it. I am probably one of the dissenters and I wholeheartedly object to the commercialisation of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Will Ms Cohalan answer the question, please?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Thank you.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Committees are a place for a debate. If there is no critical thinking and questioning, we could write the report now-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: -----with no dissenting voice or question. That is the value of true debate and free speech.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Thank you. I have asked a question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Thank you, Chair.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Commercialisation means when couples engage in a contract where they pay the surrogate mother money to carry the child.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)
Sharon Keogan: Why does Ms O'Connell think it is allowed or is okay for, let us say, women in Ukraine but is not okay for women in Ireland?