First referrals for government-funded fertility treatment from September 25

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD  with Caitriona Fitzpatrick, chair of (NISIG) and Marian Barnard (NISIG) at the National Infertility Support and Information Group call for Ireland to be a leader in fertility policy within Europe. Picture: Robbie Reynolds.

The first referrals for government-funded fertility treatment are now expected to take place from September 25.

The scheme will give access to publicly-funded treatment through private fertility clinics following assessment in regional fertility hubs.