463. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the enactment of the assisted human reproduction (amendment) Bill; whether the implications of restricting surrogacy to altruistic arrangements only, including the limitation to reasonable expenses, have been assessed; the impact this may have on individuals and couples who may need to pursue surrogacy abroad; and if she will make a statement o…
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2954. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed amending legislation to the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill; the specific timeline for its publication and enactment; the reasons for the continued delay given that drafting has previously been indicated as being at an advanced stage; the steps being taken to ensure timely progression of this legislation in light of its impo…
1202. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 945 and 946 of 27 January 2026, the reason no clear next steps or timelines have yet been set out for the inclusion of same sex couples in the publicly funded assisted human reproduction scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10413/26]
439. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 536 of 15 January 2026, whether as part of the ongoing review of access criteria for publicly funded assisted human reproduction treatment, her Department is examining the continued use of relationship status as a proxy for stability in eligibility assessments; whether consideration is being given to more individualised and…
945. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether indicative timelines have been set for each remaining stage of consultation, decision making, and implementation required to expand the assisted human reproduction scheme; and if so, to provide these timelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5610/26]
946. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the specific steps that remain outstanding in respect of the review required to expand the publicly funded assisted human reproduction scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5611/26]
536. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current eligibility criteria for access to publicly funded in vitro fertilisation treatment, including the basis for any requirements related to marital or relationship status; whether her Department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, a review of the criteria to ensure they are fair, inclusive and reflective of modern family structures; and if she will …
238. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the progress of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022, including the establishment of the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority, and the regulation of domestic and international surrogacy arrangements; if she will outline the expected timeline for the remaining legislative stages and implementation of the…
111. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 has not been commenced; the timeline for its expected progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10189/25]