Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As the Tánaiste is aware, IVF treatment is provided through private practice. I have been contacted by couples in Wexford who are very concerned about this issue. We know that the most precious resource in any country is its children. We know that one in four couples struggles to start a family. However, IVF costs at least €5,000 and up to €9,000 with add-ons, which puts financial strain on many couples who are desperate to begin a family. Is the Government willing to subsidise at least three cycles of IVF? Would it be possible to include this in the next budget? What has happened to the €3 million that was supposed to have been set aside by the then Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, for this purpose in 2017?

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