Nicole Ryan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is good to hear that consultations are ongoing. The IVF system currently, even the public one, is not up to where it needs to be. Equally, Melanie is under no illusion that she has to wait 12 months. She knows all of this stuff. The problem is that the consultation has not started. There is no legislation around this. As someone who has a low egg count, she does not have the time to be waiting until the Government decides to start this process. Women's reproductive health, and all reproductive health, should be a priority for the Government. I am really asking to for a timeline as to when this will be proposed. We cannot just leave people waiting in limbo. It is ridiculous to have people sitting there, praying and hoping that legislation will change. She has engaged with consultants and hospitals. They have all said they cannot do anything until legislation changes. They are pushing for it equally.