Bernard Allen
Ceist:109 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if in vitro fertilisation treatment is available free to medical card holders. [20118/99]
Vol. 509 No. 2
109 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if in vitro fertilisation treatment is available free to medical card holders. [20118/99]
In vitro fertilisation is not part of the publicly funded health service and people who avail of the service do so in a private capacity. They are, however, eligible for tax relief on medical expenses and receive assistance with the cost of drugs under the drugs refund/subsidy schemes.