Official bodies, support organisations, legal resources, and helplines for everyone navigating surrogacy in Ireland — intended parents, surrogates, and professionals.
Surrogacy is one of the most significant journeys you can take. You are not alone — there are organisations, communities, and professionals across Ireland and internationally who can support you. This page collects the most useful resources in one place.
Our own vetted directories for finding professionals in Ireland.
The regulatory and governmental organisations responsible for surrogacy law and policy in Ireland.
Ireland's statutory regulator for assisted human reproduction under the 2024 Act. The primary source for all official guidance on domestic surrogacy approvals, clinic registration, and counsellor approval.
ahrra.ie →The official plain-English guide to surrogacy in Ireland from the Citizens Information Board, covering legal framework, parental orders, and AHRRA requirements.
citizensinformation.ie →The full text of Ireland's surrogacy legislation on the Irish Statute Book. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the legal framework in detail.
irishstatutebook.ie →The Department of Health's policy materials on the 2024 Act, including explanatory notes and implementation updates.
gov.ie →Support organisations for people experiencing infertility and fertility challenges in Ireland.
Nurture is Ireland's national fertility support charity, offering peer support, information events, and counselling referrals for those dealing with infertility and fertility treatment.
nurture.ie →The professional body for reproductive medicine in Ireland. Their website includes patient information on fertility treatments and a register of member fertility specialists and clinics.
fertilityireland.ie →Support for those who have experienced pregnancy loss — a reality for many intended parents and surrogates during their fertility journey.
miscarriage.ie →For understanding your legal position and finding qualified legal advice.
The Law Society's official solicitor search. Use it to find family law solicitors in your area — contact them directly to ask about AHR and surrogacy experience.
lawsociety.ie →FLAC provides free preliminary legal advice at clinics across Ireland. While surrogacy matters often require specialist instruction, FLAC can help you understand your options and rights before incurring solicitor fees.
flac.ie →The Irish Courts Service handles parental order applications after a surrogate birth. Their website has guidance on the process, fees, and timeframes for obtaining a parental order.
courts.ie →For Irish families considering or currently pursuing surrogacy abroad.
While UK-focused, Surrogacy UK's guides on the surrogacy process, agreement templates, and parental order information are directly relevant to Irish families given the similarities in legal approach.
surrogacyuk.org →Critical for Irish families pursuing international surrogacy: guidance on obtaining Irish citizenship and travel documents for children born abroad through surrogacy.
dfa.ie →International surrogacy community with information on destinations, agencies, and legal recognition in home countries for families who have pursued or are considering international surrogacy.
growingfamilies.org →The surrogacy journey — whether it ends in joy or in loss — can be emotionally overwhelming. These services are here for you:
Samaritans Ireland: 116 123 (freephone, 24/7) — emotional support for anyone in distress
Text About It: Text HOME to 50808 — free crisis text line, 24/7
Nurture: nurture.ie — peer support for fertility challenges
Miscarriage Association: 01 873 5702 — support after pregnancy loss
If you need to talk to a counsellor, see our Find a Counsellor directory.
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