What’s the best health insurance plan for young families and first-time parents? From maternity cover to fertility treatment, it pays to review your plan before starting a familyHealth insurance plans typically have a year-long wait before you can claim maternity benefits. Photo: GettyGeraldine Herbert Today at 06:30In a semi-detached house on the edge of Dublin, a couple in their early 30s have three browser tabs open and a baby due in eight weeks.

Source: Irish Independent March 13, 2026 20:32 UTC