Since last September, the Government has provided funding for fertility treatments, totalling €30 million for the year.
“In terms of eligibility, we will be expanding it. I ring-fenced a very large pot of money, it’s €30 million for the first year. What is very difficult to estimate is how many referrals there are going to be. Really the advice we got in from the expert groups is to take a conservative approach to make sure every referral can actually be met,” Mr Donnelly said.
Mr Donnelly said the eligibility in other European countries was examined and that it is “fair to say we’re at the lower end in terms of eligibility”.
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