Delays in State-funded fertility treatments could threaten people's chances of starting a family

Experts say any delay in treatment is a real issue when it comes to fertility, yet figures show some couples are having to wait nine months to get a consultation. That is three times the wait detailed on the HSE website. Picture: Courtneyk/iStock

Couples are facing long waits in getting a consultation to go through State-funded fertility treatment, with the delays potentially threatening their chances of starting the family.

Experts say any delay in treatment is a real issue when it comes to fertility, yet figures provided to the Irish Examiner show some couples are having to wait nine months to get a consultation. That is three times the wait detailed on the HSE website.