Ireland to permit PGD
by Xavier Symons | 20 Jan 2018 |
Yet the Irish government will soon introduce detailed legislation to guide the use of assisted reproductive technologies. Fertility treatment reforms are currently being developed in parliament.
Late last year the Department of Health released details of a general scheme to regulate fertility treatment. The government approved the department’s request to draft new legislation, and a parliamentary committee is set to make a series of proposals to Cabinet in coming months.
Department of Health chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said the new regulatory scheme will allow preimplantation sex-selection under certain circumstances, while prohibiting commercial surrogacy. A new Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will be established to gather data on fertility treatment around the country and enforce statutory regulations on ART.
Fertility treatments will be permitted for women up to the age of 47, while for men there will be no age limit.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
“So much has been done; more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.”
Recognise these words? They are spoken by the pioneering scientist Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s rich and intriguing novel. This year marks the 200th anniversary of its publication in 1818 and it is being celebrated with a number of academic conferences.
In the era of CRISPR, artificial intelligence, and reproductive technology, it’s a good idea to revisit the novel. Despite its Gothic excesses, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is still an insightful critique of science and scientists. Make this your New Year’s resolution: “I will reread Frankenstein”.
Recognise these words? They are spoken by the pioneering scientist Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s rich and intriguing novel. This year marks the 200th anniversary of its publication in 1818 and it is being celebrated with a number of academic conferences.
In the era of CRISPR, artificial intelligence, and reproductive technology, it’s a good idea to revisit the novel. Despite its Gothic excesses, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is still an insightful critique of science and scientists. Make this your New Year’s resolution: “I will reread Frankenstein”.
 Michael Cook Editor BioEdge |  |  |  |
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