HSE Fertility Treatment (IVF, ICSI, IUI)
The HSE funds fertility treatment, including IUI, IVF and ICSI. Eligible couples can get one free round of IVF or ICSI. It is not means tested. You start by speaking to your GP, who refers you to a regional fertility hub.
Last checked July 2026
What it is
Publicly funded fertility treatment through the HSE. Your GP refers you to a regional fertility hub, and eligible couples can get one free round of IVF or ICSI.
Who can get it
- The woman is under 41 and the man is under 60 at the time of referral
- You are resident in the Republic of Ireland
- The woman's BMI is between 18.5 and 30
- Neither of you has a living child together (there are specific rules if either of you already has a child, from this or a previous relationship)
- You have been in a relationship with your partner for at least one year
- You cannot refer yourself. Your GP or a consultant refers you to one of the regional fertility hubs.
- It currently covers one free cycle of IVF or ICSI using your own eggs and sperm. Treatment using donor eggs or sperm is not covered.
- The Government has signalled that access may widen over time, so check the HSE page for the latest before you rule yourself out.
- There are separate criteria for IUI, which depends on a consultant's recommendation.
How to apply
Applications go through HSE. The official page has the full eligibility rules and the application itself.
Go to the official page →Checked against the official source on 21 July 2026. Always confirm the details on the official page before applying.
Questions people ask
How many free IVF cycles do you get from the HSE?
Eligible couples get one free round of IVF or ICSI, using your own eggs and sperm. Treatment with donor eggs or sperm is not covered under the free scheme.
Who qualifies for free IVF in Ireland?
The main conditions are that the woman is under 41 and the man under 60 at referral, the woman's BMI is between 18.5 and 30, you are resident in the Republic of Ireland, you have been together at least a year, and there are specific rules if either of you already has a child. The HSE page has the full detail.
Can I refer myself for HSE fertility treatment?
No. Only a GP or a consultant can refer you to one of the regional fertility hubs. You cannot refer yourself.
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