The Irish State will start funding IVF from September of this year
Earlier today, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced full public funding for a cycle of IVF. Eligible applicants include those who have availed of one privately funded cycle as well as those who have never availed of any.
Given the complex regulatory and clinical issues still to be addressed in respect of certain categories of AHR treatment, public funding of a number of specific services is being commenced on a structured and phased basis. Under the Model of Care for Fertility, people with fertility-related issues should be treated through the public health service at the lowest level of intervention necessary. In the first instance, people will present to their GP for a consultation and, if appropriate, they will be referred to their local Regional Fertility Hub, which provides a range of treatments and interventions for both males and females.
€10 million in funding was allocated in Budget 2023 for IVF funding and to support access to advanced AHR treatments, with the Department of Health planning to expand the services offered and the number of people who can avail of them over time.
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