Over 80 surrogate babies born abroad for Irish parents

More than 80 children were born abroad as a result of surrogacy arrangements for Irish parents since 2011, according to a report in the Medical Independent (MI).

The figures were determined through requests for emergency travel documents, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Of the 84 babies in question, 63 were born in India, 17 came from Ukraine, and four were born in Thailand.