Special diplomatic assistance offered to 14 Irish couples expecting babies born through surrogates in Ukraine

Russian military build-up on the Ukrainian border has led to serious concerns for the safety of the surrogate mothers, the babies, and the ability of Irish couples to travel in and out of the country

Mary Seery-Kearney, a Fine Gael senator who had her own child through surrogacy arrangements in India, called on any couples expecting a baby in Ukraine to get in contact with the DFA or her office immediately. Picture: Fergal Phillips