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Signing of landmark legislation for children and young women welcomed by Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, today (Thursday July 21) welcomed the signing into law by President Michael D. Higgins of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Act 2022. Once commenced, the Act will provide for the abolition of ...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:15

National News

'It's good news' - New research suggests attempted suicide rates lower in women using contraceptives

New research suggests, attempted suicide rates in women using hormonal contraception are lower than in women not using it. The findings contradict recent studies that had suggested hormonal contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, were ...

07 Jun 2022 at 11:59

National News

Health provider ‘delighted’ as women aged 17-25 get access to free contraception

Contraception is now available for free to women aged 17-25 who live in Ireland – a move welcomed by a healthcare provider after what it called a long wait. The policy marks the first free contraceptive scheme in Ireland’s history. Minister ...

14 Sept 2022 at 20:41

National News

Free contraception for young women across Ireland to be made available from today

Free contraception will become available from today, September 14, for women aged 17 to 25 and could see savings of up to €470 on the cost of prescription contraception including contraceptive implant, injection, IUCD or IUS. The scheme ...

14 Sept 2022 at 11:55

National News

Government faces backlash over free contraception move

The Government's decision to roll our free contraception to women only between the ages of 17 to 25 has sparked criticism. It was announced in Tuesday's budget that the contraceptive pill will be free of charge for women in that age ...

13 Oct 2021 at 11:11

National News

New study suggests any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase breast cancer risk

Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase the risk of breast cancer, new research suggests. The study indicates that use of progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. While ...

22 Mar 2023 at 14:36

Arts & Entertainment

Documentary on Irish couple who helped legalise contraceptives will air on TG4 next month

The story of a couple who were instrumental in the legalisation of contraceptives in Ireland will air on TG4 next month. When May and Séamus McGee approached a solicitor in 1972 to raise concerns about a banned contraceptive, ...

20 Sept 2023 at 17:05

Contraceptive pills can now be sold in Irish pharmacies without prescription

National News

LATEST: Contraceptive pills can now be sold in Irish pharmacies without a prescription

Pharmacists will now be able to dispense oral contraception without a prescription as part of a new government Bill. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, will bring the plans to the Cabinet under the general scheme and ...

03 Oct 2023 at 10:33

National News

Over the counter contraceptives could be available by this summer pending approval from Cabinet

A bill that will allow pharmacists to dispense medicines like the contraceptive pill without a prescription will be presented to Cabinet today. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will bring the bill before cabinet for ...

23 Jan 2024 at 12:21

National News

Calls for ‘urgent action’ to address sex education after contraception use drops

Calls for “urgent action” to address sex education in schools have been made after new figures revealed an increase in the number of young people not using contraception. Research by University of Galway shows that ...

02 May 2024 at 10:22

National News

Government approves bill amendment to provide free contraception for young women in Ireland

The government took a decision today to move forward with a key Green Party Programme for Government commitment to provide free contraception on a phased basis, beginning with women aged 17 to 25. Cabinet approved ...

28 Jun 2022 at 15:20

National News

Minister hails uptake of free contraception scheme

It is projected that 320,000 women in Ireland will have accessed an expanded free contraception scheme in 2024, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said. The minister highlighted the uptake of the scheme, with data ...

30 Dec 2024 at 00:01

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