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.