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Tuesday, 25 May 2021 16:28

As things stand in Ireland she wouldn't legally be as her kids mother in this country.

Irish surrogacy law is making the journey home for an Offaly couple from the Ukraine with their children more difficult.

Antoinette Fahey-Kelly and her husband became parents to twins via a surrogate in May.

Under Irish law she wouldn't be recognised as their mother on the birth cert, couldn't make medical decisions or avail of maternity leave.

Annette Hickey, Surrogacy Solicitor at PKHL in Kilkenny explains how the process differs in the Eastern European country:

Enterprise Minister Identifies Energy As Biggest Driver Of Business Costs

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says supports for energy-intensive firms could be considered in the Budget.
Midlands LGBT Project Lots Of Conversations Still Need To Happen

The organisation provides a range of services across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Sun Shines At Electric Picnic

Jade gets the main stage underway at 6pm.
Folk Collective Group Bring First Tour To Midlands

The Céadaoin Collective, featuring Midlands members, bring their show to Moate this weekend.
319 Midlands People Accessed Emergency Accommodation Last Month

Offaly recorded the highest number of homeless people.
Fuel Excise Cuts To Cost €407 Million As Dáil Approves Phased Increase

Reduction amounts to 32 cents per litre on diesel, 27 cents on petrol, and more than 7 cents on green diesel.
Westmeath Hotel Could Reopen Next Week After Norovirus Outbreak

Glasson Lakehouse in Westmeath shut earlier this week.
Enterprise Minister Says Good Friday Agreement Is Clear On Timing Of Border Poll

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out Irish United yesterday.

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