Assisted Human Reproduction
Dail Éireann — 2026-04-21
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Pádraig Rice (SD), Cork South-Central

I begin by welcoming the commencement of section 232 of the assisted human reproduction Act which took place yesterday, and the changes to the Children and Family Relationships Act that resulted. This provides a pathway to parentage for some donor-conceived children. I know there were celebrations in many households across the country who benefit from those changes, which are welcome. When does the Minister intend to commence the rest of the Act and what is the update on the supplementary legislation that is required?

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Sitting date: 2026-04-21