Prisoners to be given access to fertility treatment

Currently, prisoners in Irish jails have no right to conjugal visits, meaning they cannot have sex with a spouse or partner in prisons. File photo

Prisoners are set to be given access to fertility treatment while behind bars.

Senator Mary Seery Kearney spoke with prison officials in recent days after receiving a number of queries from members of the public. She said a scheme, which will be part of the Assisted Reproduction Bill, will allow prisoners to take part in fertility treatment and the service will be available to men and women.