Distraught dad begs government for help getting his newborn triplets out of Kenya
dailystar.co.ukdad has begged the Irish government to get his newborn triplets out of Kenya after a surrogacy service suddenly demanded more cash.
Edward O’Reilly, 33, has launched a desperate plea to bring his daughters home after they were born prematurely via surrogacy in Nairobi on September 1.
The father said he handed the agreed sum of €50,000 (£43,637) to the service, but once he arrived they made him pay a further €16,000 (£13,957). READ MORE First pic of Brit dead on Italian beach after 'medical episode' in 'rough and cold' sea Things went from bad to worse after he was issued with a devastating hospital bill of €12,000 (£10,461.78) He was then told that he is also liable to pay an additional €11,000 (£9,591.15) to medics.Despite being told that the initial payment covered the entire costs, the tearful dad says the demands are rising everyday, reports Dublin Live.
Edward said he pleaded with the Irish Embassy in Kenya for help while he was there but eventually left the country last week without his children.He also told of a further distressing incident in which he was violently beaten on the streets and said he was left fearful for his life.Edward said it will be easier to raise the funds in Ireland than in Kenya and said he plans on returning as soon as possible to get his kids home.“Instead of getting on the plane with three babies, I’m coming back with three birth certs," he explained.“I’ve come back to an apartment full of baby stuff, cots, prams, and clothing.
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