Dáil Éireann - Volume 560 - 30 January, 2003

Human Reproduction Bill 2003: First Stage.

Dr. Upton Dr. Upton

  Dr. Upton: I move:

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    That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to prohibit the bringing into being of a human embryo otherwise than by [592]a process of fertilisation, intended to lead to childbirth.

An Ceann Comhairle An Ceann Comhairle

  An Ceann Comhairle: Is the Bill opposed?

Mr. T. O'Malley Mr. T. O'Malley

  Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O'Malley): No.

  Question put and agreed to.

An Ceann Comhairle An Ceann Comhairle

  An Ceann Comhairle: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Dr. Upton Dr. Upton

  Dr. Upton: I move: “That Second Stage be taken in Private Members' time.”  Question put and agreed to.

Dáil Éireann 560 Human Reproduction Bill 2003: First Stage.

General Debate

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