Irish MEP demands Government action to deal with 'heartbreak' of infertility

Irish MEP demands Government action to deal with 'heartbreak' of infertility

Fertility Europe has ranked Ireland 40th out of 43 countries for access to fertility treatment — with only Poland, Albania and Armenia below us. Picture: PA

An Irish MEP has said fertility information should be included in sexuality education classes in schools as part of a new EU white paper.

About one in six couples in Ireland will suffer with fertility issues, a statistic which mirrors the overall EU rate.

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