The scheme will cost the state €9 million. The Government has launched a multi-million euro scheme to give women free contraception in Ireland. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly launched the scheme on Wednesday (14 September). From Wednesday, women aged between 17 and 25 years old will be able to avail of free contraception from GPs, […]

3 years ago

“I just want to point out that the age of consent is actually 17.” Giving free contraception to under-17s could cause “legal challenges”, Junior Health Minister Mary Butler has said. Free contraceptives for women aged 17 to 25 will come into effect from next August as part of the 2022 Budget. At a Department of […]

4 years ago

“What is wrong with our young people – and I’m not old Joe, I’m a young woman.” Liveline listeners have been left stunned as a woman said that free contraception is not needed in Ireland as “everybody has an imagination”. Many listeners took to Twitter on Wednesday after the caller added that “we don’t all […]

4 years ago

“Much of the burden of protecting against unwanted pregnancies continue to fall upon women.” Researchers from the University of Dundee have gotten closer to developing a male contraceptive pill after receiving a funding boost from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The scientists are currently attempting to uncover suitable compounds that would help develop a […]

5 years ago

Over 50 politicians have been targeted by leaflets which claim they are backing sex education reforms which would be welcomed by paedophiles. It comes after JOE reported that a major misinformation campaign has been whipping up opposition to sex education reforms by telling parents that their four-year-old children will be taught how to masturbate. The National Council […]

6 years ago