The free IVF scheme, initiated in September 2023, has already benefited over 1,200 couples, reflecting a significant step forward in public health support for infertility.
With the passage of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act and the establishment of a new regulatory authority, couples needing donor-assisted IVF can now access public funding.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly plans to widen the eligibility criteria for the free IVF scheme to include couples with existing children facing secondary infertility.
Previously, couples were excluded from publicly funded IVF if they had any living children, but this amendment aims to address secondary infertility needs.
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