Health Minister Simon Harris yesterday confirmed that Part 2 and 3 of the related regulations in the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 had commenced.

The law provides, for the first time, a legal framework for registering the births of children who are born as a result of assisted human reproduction involving donated eggs or sperm or embryos.

Mr Harris said: “I know this has been a long road for many families, but I am so pleased we have reached this point.

“We have a lot more work to do in this area, I know but today is a significant milestone and an important day. I know it means the world to many parents across the country.”