Senator accused of 'bigoted, cold and cruel' surrogacy comments says she was treated unfairly

Senator Sharon Keogan said in her belief that surrogacy was 'harmful, exploitative and unethical' and 'not in the best interest of the child'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A senator accused of making “bigoted, cold and cruel” comments about surrogacy during a committee meeting has complained that she was treated unfairly for airing her personal views.

The Oireachtas committee tasked with examining laws to regulate surrogacy was suspended on Thursday after independent senator Sharon Keogan was accused of being "crude" and insensitive towards witnesses who had shared their experiences.