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Poll: Would you welcome three-person baby IVF in Ireland?

The UK has given its approval.

THE UK PARLIAMENT has approved an IVF method for ‘three-person babies’.

The technique involves taking mitochondrial DNA (mDNA) from a third donor and combining it with the DNA of two parents.

The technique would be used by parents who want to prevent the passing on of a genetic abnormality or serious diseases.

We’re asking you: Would you welcome three-person baby IVF in Ireland?

Poll Results:

Yes (3029)

No (1964)

I don't know (731)

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No
I don't know

Read: Three-person babies could be born as early as next year>

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