Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
784. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health if the holder of a current medical card is entitled to IVF treatment under the general medical services scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30676/15]
View answerA defined list of fertility medicines needed for fertility treatment is covered under the High Tech Scheme administered by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Medicines covered by the High Tech Scheme must be prescribed by a consultant/specialist and approved by the HSE ‘High Tech Liaison Officers’. The cost of the medicines is then covered, as appropriate, under the Medical Card or Drugs Payment Scheme.
