Ireland's practical navigation hub for surrogacy under the 2024 Act — who we are and how we work.
Surrogacy.ie exists to fill the gap between official government information and real, actionable guidance for people navigating one of the most complex and emotionally significant journeys of their lives.
The Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 was Ireland's first surrogacy legislation. It created an entirely new legal framework — parental orders, AHRRA registration, mandatory counselling, independent legal advice requirements — and in doing so, generated thousands of questions that Citizens Information, government websites, and law firm brochures only partially answer.
We are the navigation layer: the resource that tells you not just what the law says, but what that means for you, step by step, in plain English.
Surrogacy.ie covers the full landscape of surrogacy in Ireland for intended parents, potential surrogates, and professionals:
Plain-English explanations of the 2024 Act, AHRRA, parental orders, and what they mean for you — with direct links to official sources.
Step-by-step guides for intended parents and surrogates: from first enquiry through IVF, pregnancy, birth, and parental order.
Real cost breakdowns for domestic and international surrogacy, with no sugar-coating of what this journey actually involves financially.
Vetted directories of surrogacy solicitors, fertility clinics, and counsellors — the professionals you will need.
Honest comparison of international surrogacy destinations (US, Canada, Georgia, Greece) and the legal implications for Irish families.
Resources for the emotional side of the journey — counselling, support groups, and what to expect psychologically.
Surrogacy is a YMYL ("Your Money or Your Life") topic in the deepest sense. The decisions people make based on information they find here can have profound consequences for families, surrogates, and children. We take that responsibility seriously.
All legal information is grounded in the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 and related Irish legislation. We cite the Irish Statute Book directly and note where sections are yet to be commenced or where regulatory guidance is pending.
We cite primary sources: the 2024 Act, AHRRA guidance, Citizens Information, the Courts Service, and the Law Society of Ireland. Secondary sources are attributed. We do not cite uncorroborated forum posts or anecdotal claims as facts.
Surrogacy law in Ireland is evolving rapidly. We monitor AHRRA updates, Oireachtas proceedings, and relevant case law, and update pages when material changes occur. Page modification dates reflect substantive updates.
Cost figures are sourced from published clinic pricing, legal firm guides, and community reports. We indicate ranges rather than precise figures and note that costs change frequently.
We are not a law firm, fertility clinic, or counselling service. We do not provide legal advice, medical advice, or psychological support. We connect people to professionals who do. Our legal disclaimers are prominent and genuine — not boilerplate.
To be clear about our scope:
Not a law firm. Nothing on this site is legal advice. We explain the legal framework in plain English and connect you to solicitors who can advise on your specific situation. For legal advice, use our Find a Solicitor directory.
Not a fertility clinic. We do not provide medical services, recommend specific treatments, or give clinical advice. For fertility treatment, use our Find a Clinic directory.
Not a surrogacy agency. We do not match intended parents with surrogates. Ireland does not yet have a licensed matching agency — finding a surrogate currently relies on personal networks and community connections.
Not affiliated with AHRRA or any government body. We are an independent information resource. We are not funded by, endorsed by, or associated with AHRRA, the Department of Health, or any government agency.
The 2024 Act created a historic information gap. For the first time, surrogacy in Ireland has a defined legal framework — but the guidance is scattered across legislation, regulatory announcements, legal blogs, and government press releases. The people who need this information most are often in the most emotionally vulnerable positions: couples who've been through years of infertility treatment, same-sex couples for whom surrogacy is the primary route to biological parenthood, or potential surrogates trying to understand their rights and protections.
We built Surrogacy.ie because that information gap matters — and because the exact-match domain surrogacy.ie should be a resource that earns its URL by actually being useful to the people who search for it.
All content on Surrogacy.ie is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal, medical, psychological, or financial advice. Laws, regulations, and best practices change — always verify current information with qualified professionals before making decisions.
Surrogacy.ie is not a regulated legal or medical service. Any professional directories on this site are compiled for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement. Always verify a professional's current qualifications, registration status, and suitability for your needs directly with them.
If you've found an error, have a question we haven't answered, want to suggest a resource, or are a professional interested in working with us, we'd love to hear from you.