Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
717. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the moneys spent on tax reliefs on the costs of fertility treatment and for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13243/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe tax relief for medical expenses scheme is operated by Revenue. Under the scheme a person can claim tax relief on medical expenses he or she pays for himself or herself and on behalf of any other person.
A person can claim tax relief at the standard rate on qualifying health expenses including costs of doctors and consultants fees, items or treatments prescribed by a doctor or consultant, routine maternity care, IVF and, where prescribed by a doctor, diagnostic procedures, drugs and medicines.
This scheme is administered on an individual basis and a person can apply for a range of different medical expenses as part of a single claim, which or may not include the costs of fertility treatment. This data is not available to my Department.
