Definitions
Gestational surrogacy explained
Gestational and traditional surrogacy, terminology and Irish legal context.
Current, source-linked information for research and planning
Gestational and traditional surrogacy, terminology and Irish legal context.
Key medical, legal and practical terms linked to the relevant guides.
Birth abroad, guardianship, citizenship and travel-document planning without guarantees.
A separate UK and Northern Ireland legal guide using official sources.
Research, professional-advice, medical, birth and post-birth stages.
The enacted future court routes, current commencement status and practical record planning.
Profit, reasonable expenses and safeguards without treating future rules as operational.
Topics to discuss, medical autonomy, independent advice and enforceability cautions.
What the enacted framework says and what needs checking under current law.
How to assess counselling, peer groups and professional support safely.
What the Act contains, what has commenced and which surrogacy processes are not yet operational.
Practical research, advice and post-birth planning under the law currently in force.
Understand the full financial picture of surrogacy in Ireland. From legal fees to medical costs to surrogate expenses, here's a transparent breakdown to help you budget and plan.
Why current parentage advice matters and why the Act's parental-order process is not yet operational.
If you're considering becoming a surrogate, this guide covers eligibility requirements, the screening process, medical procedures, legal considerations, and what to expect emotionally throughout the journey.
Current planning considerations for LGBTQ+ intended parents, including the enacted but uncommenced framework.
A due-diligence guide to parentage, citizenship, travel documents, providers and cross-border advice.
Both surrogacy and adoption are paths to parenthood. Compare the legal processes, costs, timelines, emotional considerations, and practical differences between these two family-building options.
What AHRRA has been established to do, and which statutory surrogacy functions are not yet operational.
Surrogacy involves complex emotions for everyone involved. This guide explores common feelings, how to prepare emotionally, communicating with your surrogate, and finding support throughout the process.