Surrogate sisters bid to discuss legislation with minister

Two sisters, one of whom acted as a surrogate for the other, have contacted the office of the health minister requesting a meeting to discuss upcoming legislation to deal with the area of assisted human reproduction.

Identified by their first names only, Dubliners Emma and Vikki said yesterday they are awaiting a response from Health Minister Leo Varadkar, who represents their constituency, and are hopeful of meeting him before legislation is drafted.

Earlier this month, Mr Varadkar promised legislation on assisted human reproduction, surrogacy, and gamete donation after the Supreme Court overturned a landmark High Court ruling that the genetic mother of twins born to a surrogate is entitled to be registered as their legal mother on their birth certificates.