'It gives people that extra chance': Couple welcome opportunity to get second round of free IVF

'It gives people that extra chance': Couple welcome opportunity to get second round of free IVF

Siobháin O’Reilly: 'No matter what, it is a great thing to have the second round available because it gives people that extra chance.'

A couple who previously had one unsuccessful round of the State's free IVF treatment scheme have spoken of their hope they can be included among those who can get  a second round, thanks to the latest Government announcement on the scheme.

On Monday, the Government announced couples who already have a child and meet all other access criteria for the publicly funded assisted human reproduction treatment will be eligible for a free treatment plan.

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