Science Dictates that Embryo is Human Being, International Expert Tells Irish...:25th Jul 06
Irish Court Hears: An Embryo is a "dynamic self-organising system" and "new human being"
A Swiss embryologist has told the High Court that where an embryo has been generated,...More >>
Life Begins at Fertilisation of an Embryo, Expert Tells Irish Court:21st Jul 06
When Life Begins. Professor Martin Clynes — 'Fertilisation was a ‘Cataclysmic’ Event after which the Complete Genetic Programme for a Unique Human Being has been Established.'
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New Court Hearing in Embryos Case Opens in Dublin:20th Jul 06
Irish Court to Consider Constitutional Status of Human Embryos
A case concerning whether frozen embryos constitute the “unborn” under the Irish Constitution, and are therefore...More >>
IVF Report Delayed Pending Court Embryo Case Outcome:12th Jul 06
Dissent in Oireachtas Committee over Draft Report on Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction's Findings
An Oireachtas (Parliamentary) health committee in Ireland has deferred...More >>
Micheál Martin to Vote for EU Embryo Research Funding—Challenged by Irish MEP:10th Jul 06
Call on Ireland to Participate in 'Blocking Minority' against EU Funding for Destructive Embryo Research
According to Irish MEP Kathy Sinnott, “Our so-called Pro-Life...More >>
Minister Martin has an ‘Open Mind’ on Embryo Research:4th Jul 06
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern Tells Pope Benedict that Ireland Intended Passing Legislation to Ban Embryo Research
Ireland's Minister for Enterprise and Employment...More >>
Embryo Case 'to raise question' of When Life Begins:4th Jul 06
'Court Must Vindicate the Right to Life of Those Embryos'
A landmark legal action by a woman for orders directing the implantation in her womb of three frozen embryos which...More >>
Minister Martin Backs Embryo Research in Ireland:30th Jun 06
Irish Government Minister Gives Backiing to Controversial Research
Trade, Enterprise and Employment Minister, Micheál Martin, has giving his backing to embryo stem cell...More >>
Minister Micheál Martin Signals EU Stem-cell Funding Will not be Opposed.:19th Jun 06
Still Possible to Halt Funding of Embryo Research
A senior Irish Government Minister signalled that Ireland will not oppose EU funding for embryonic stem-cell research,...More >>
Ireland Should Oppose Funding for the Destruction of Human Embryos:14th Jun 06
Irish Bishops Statement before EU Vote on Destructive Embryo Research
In a press release issued on 14 June 2006, preceding a vote by the European Parliament on the use of...More >>