Ms Geraldine Fitzpatrick:

Yes. Cystic Fibrosis Ireland funds its patients for treatment. Infertility people are not treated equally, and there should be a structure in place so that everybody, whether in Donegal or Waterford, would have the same access and services available. It is unfortunate as we are very vulnerable and spending a lot of money. The Government is stuck for money but something needs to be done, as what is said in one way is received in another. The data from the three units in Dublin are useful. For example, with the audit between 1999 and 2008 of 101 births, five were a normal delivery, 70% were elective Caesarean section and 25% were an emergency section. Even when considering the costs involved, we need to keep it simple and put something in place. The benefit will be repaid twofold.