Surrogacy

Roderic O’Gorman urges Irish people not to use Ukraine for surrogacy during war

Over 20 babies are due to be born to Irish couples using Ukrainian surrogates over the summer months, despite the ongoing conflict

Roderic O’Gorman: ‘We’re working to provide a legal mechanism now, through the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill, whereby international surrogacy can be regulated and recognised.’ Picture: Fergal Phillips

Roderic O’Gorman has urged Irish people not to use Ukraine as a destination for surrogacy while the country is at war.

The Minister for Children has responsibility for an element of surrogacy policy in Ireland, but is also currently managing the influx of Ukrainian refugees due to the war.

Over 20 babies are due to be born to Irish couples using Ukrainian surrogates over the summer months, even though the country was invaded by Russia ...