Infertility: State paying for only one cycle of IVF will be 'a waste of money' 

Fertility coach and former midwife Helena Tubridy: '[I]t’s often cycle three, four, or five before a couple will succeed.' File picture

State funding for fertility treatment could make a big difference to people’s lives, but only covering one IVF cycle is a waste of money, an independent fertility coach has said.

Under the scheme, women will be entitled to one IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) or ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) treatment in HSE-approved private clinics of their choice. The first public national advanced assisted human reproduction centre is expected to open next year.