Image: Shutterstock/Africa Studio Image: Shutterstock/Africa Studio HEALTH MINISTER STEPHEN Donnelly has said “he fully intends” to roll out the provision of free contraception to women beyond the 17-25 cohort announced in this week’s Budget.
The cost of fitting and removing long-term contraception such as implants will also be free. Two GP consultations per year regarding contraception will also be free of charge for women in that age group. Related Read 12.10.21 'Over 25s have sex': Criticism of decision to limit free contraception scheme to young women
During the same press conference today, Minister of State for Mental Health commended Donnelly on the announcement, adding that she believes rolling it out to 17 year olds, rather than younger teenagers, is the right decision.
fiannafailparty FineGael SocDems When, as in a date for which YOU will take responsibility ? With what independently verifiable meaningful consequences for you for non-achievement ?Otherwise just more cheap talk & ample poltical 'wriggle room'.
Would it have anything to do with reducing maternity leave costs on industry ?
Tds love the word'free' taxpayer funded.
Are there no free Johnnies for the young gay lads?
The government should be encouraging women to have more children.
That's great but how about free HRT for women suffering from multiple debilitating effects of the menopause. MenopauseAwarenessMonth menopauserevolution Menopause freeHRT
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