Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
1101. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to bring forward legislation to facilitate maternity leave for persons through surrogacy; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15791/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraPolicy on surrogacy rests with the Minister for Health while policy on parentage rests with the Minister for Justice. Legislation on maternity leave must be developed in the context of the legal situation concerning parentage, including in relation to surrogacy. Any changes in the legal situation with regard to parentage and surrogacy are matters for the Minister for Justice and Minister for Health.
