Access to IVF supports available for the first time under Budget 2023 – Byrne

Supports for access to IVF treatment will be made available to women across Ireland as part of Budget 2023 , a Fine Gael Senator said.

Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Finance, Senator Maria Byrne, said the move is long awaited and will particularly help those on a lower income.

Senator Byrne said, “Within Budget 2023 yesterday, we witnessed a commitment to women’s health and a government that is responding with concrete action.

“As it stands, infertility services are not publicly available and have in some instances, completely inaccessible due to very high costs. Next year, this treatment will finally be available to those who need it most.

“Equitable access to fertility treatment and investing in women’s health is a key priority for Fine Gael. We’ve seen a consistent focus on this within the budget with the expansion of free contraception, currently available to women 17 to 25, to those aged from 16 to 30 years.

“Women’s health hubs will also be expanded with increased funding for screening and other health services.

“Too many women are not receiving the treatment they need. This new system will be absolutely transformative”, concluded Senator Byrne.