Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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1034. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the introduction of a certificate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11681/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The 'Baby Loss Certificate' scheme was introduced by the UK government as part of a response to an independent review, published in 2023, into early pregnancy loss.

The recommendation in relation to a 'certificate of baby loss' which the Deputy refers to is one of 73 recommendations made in the review. The UK report also recommends against establishing a formal system of registration as part of this process.

The operation of the UK scheme is administered in the first instance at a hospital level, where the details of the pregnancy loss are recorded. Parent(s) in the UK scheme are also required to confirm that they are registered to an NHS GP scheme and have an NHS health record.

The operation of a similar scheme in Ireland is largely a matter for my colleague the Minister for Health however my officials are happy to engage as appropriate with that Department in relation to the matter.

I hope this clarifies the matter for you.