Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
806. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if IVF treatment abroad will be considered essential travel for parents beginning their IVF journey and those who are already in the process of same. [5644/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI signed new regulations titled S.I. No. 29 of 2021 Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) (No 10) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021) on Friday 29 January last.
These Regulations outline the following to be reasonable excuses for travel to an airport or port for purpose of leaving the State :-
- To attend a medical or dental appointment, or accompany, to such an appointment, any other person residing with the person, or a vulnerable person
- To seek essential medical, health or dental assistance for the person, for any other person residing with the person, or for a vulnerable person
