Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Ms Fitzpatrick and commend her on the work she is doing. Some of my questions have already been asked by colleagues. Ms Fitzpatrick indicated that one in six people in this State is affected by infertility. How does that figure compare internationally and is the number increasing or decreasing over time? Ms Fitzpatrick outlined an array of options that are available in this State. Are there any options that are not available? Are certain treatments available to private but not public patients?

What are the long-term effects of multiple births on the babies? How can their needs be catered for?

In regard to the introduction of legislation, do other countries have such legislation? Has the Minister for Health indicated that he intends to introduce legislation?