Two men and a surrogacy: Irish couple forced to stay in NY so they can have children

Parents Mark O'Looney and Eoin Cannon are looking to raise their daughters around their family at home in Ireland, but the lack of legal protection is an issue for the couple.

Mark O'Looney, left, with his husband Eoin Cannon and their daughter Aria, who was born via surrgoate.

An Irish couple living in the US has said it is devastating that their family is not recognised by Irish law.

Mark O’Looney and his husband, Eoin Cannon, are parents to one-year-old Aria and — just days ago — welcomed their second daughter, Nala.