Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 November 2003

Stem Cell Research: Statements.

 

I do not wish to have the private sector, in Ireland or any other European country, operating what are described as bio-banks. Would we not be appalled if, in the case of organ donation, one had to go to a company to buy a kidney or a heart? That could well happen in this area if we do not have controls and guidelines. This is a question of public research being in the public domain and available for public benefit. Currently, as I understand it, the research takes place in the private sector. Some countries, such as Italy which is voting against the Commission guidelines, allow it in the private sector for imported embryos, which may come from aborted foetuses if animal and adult cells cannot supply the requirements.

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