Fertility clinics in Ireland facing sperm 'shortage' due to demand and law change on donors 

The 2015 Children and Family Relationships Act provided for a ban on anonymous sperm donations, which has reduced the supply that can be used in Ireland.

Increased demand and a change in legislation on anonymous donations has resulted in a “shortage” of sperm for fertility services in Ireland, a leading expert has said.

Dr John Waterstone, of Waterstone Clinic, said clinics in Ireland are importing sperm from America to meet demand.