Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 November 2003
Stem Cell Research: Statements.
The question for discussion and decision is with regard to the guidelines under which it can happen. The donor couple can decide to make the embryo available for research under strict conditions, for example, that no money will be paid and that the embryo can only be used if adult cells cannot be used – it would have to be proven, in very strict circumstances, that adult or animal cells could not be used for these purposes. It would apply only in those circumstances. I believe, in all the circumstances, that it is better to have guidelines.
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