Egg Freezing & IVF in Ireland

Ireland has become a favourite destination for medical tourists, especially those from the United Kingdom and the United States because of its high quality of health services and compassionate care. Its government strongly backs research and development in the medical field. Another advantage that keeps drawing medical tourists to Ireland is that its population is English-speaking so there are no language barriers to keep in mind. Popular Irish medical tourism treatments have to do with orthopaedics, oncology, and fertility services.

Additionally, the country belongs at the forefront of surgeries that are minimally invasive and robotically assisted. The leading medical institutions are St. James's Hospital, University Hospital Galway, and Cork University Hospital. Other major facilities are also in Dublin, Galway, and Cork. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and the Irish Health Services Executive (HSE) are the regulatory boards in charge of monitoring adherence to medical standards. Several countries, including European nations and the United States, are not required to secure a medical visa.

Dublin is the heart of Ireland's literary renown, medieval structures, and pubs that serve Guinness beer. The Cliffs of Moher is a must-see with its meadows and waters. Nature lovers would also relish making a stop at the biosphere reserve which is Killarney National Park. For a medieval and gothic taste of old Ireland, you have to see the Rock of Cashel. It is a castle, tower, and cathedral rolled into one. You can watch dolphins swimming at Dingle. Young medical tourists will like the lively vibe of Galway since it is filled with university students enjoying their lives. Treat yourself to an Irish breakfast consisting of pork rashers and sausages, black pudding with pork blood and fat mixed with cereal, a white pudding without pork blood, toast, baked beans, and tea.

Its friendly people make Ireland a safe country. It helps to remember the following reminders though: When driving, remember to always drive on the left side of every road. Know the road rules for safety because Irish lanes are usually narrow. You can bring your children inside pubs but only until 9 pm. Be aware that Ireland and Northern Ireland are two separate countries with their own governments and currencies. Lastly, avoid talking about politics.

To get around Ireland, it is recommended that you get a Transport for Ireland (TFI) card. Through the card, you can easily travel by bus, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, Luas tram, taxis, and bikes. Many tourist spots in the Southwest of County Cork and County Donegal are inaccessible by public transportation so be prepared to drive if you want to visit these places.

According to an article, some patients have filed cases in courts regarding embryos and surrogacy due to the lack of IVF legislation. The article further cites that Irish society is now moving from conservatism to liberalisation so legislation must keep up with this social attitude change. Another article cited Ireland's high housing costs as one of the reasons why many Irish are postponing parenthood. The country has now started to warm up to the idea of fertility treatments since September 2023, with the availability of fertility treatment funding for Irish citizens, although eligibility requirements are very strict.

Ireland is an English-speaking country. You will also note Irish Gaelic road signs. Irish is spoken in the western part but they also know how to speak English.