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).

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016 - 00:00

Catherine Shanahan

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.

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Courts Place: India Place: Ukraine Place: Thailand Place: Ireland Person: Siobhán O’Sullivan Person: Health Minister Person: Leo Varadkar Person: Children’s Minister Person: James Reilly Person: Varadkar Organisation: Medical Independent Organisation: MI Organisation: Department of Foreign Affairs Organisation: Department of Health Organisation: AHR Organisation: Irish Examiner Organisation: Oireachtas

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