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# contraception - Friday 7 February, 2020
Q&A: Here's where Ireland's parties stand on women's healthcare ahead of the election
Where do the parties stand on issues like maternity and infant services, contraception and IVF?
# contraception - Tuesday 14 January, 2020
US chastity speaker cancels trip to Ireland 'due to illness' after number of talks were axed Exclusive
A number of talks by Jason Evert had already been cancelled amid criticism of his stance on homosexuality and other issues.
# contraception - Thursday 5 December, 2019
Scientists develop monthly contraceptive pill, but it's only been tested on pigs so far
The pill sits in the stomach and dissolves slowly, releasing the hormones required to prevent pregnancy.
# contraception - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
No money in next year's budget for free contraception, committee heard
A recent report recommends that free contraception rollout should target young women first.
# contraception - Tuesday 29 October, 2019
Free contraception recommended for young women only, due to cost
Making contraception free for everyone could be “an ineffective use of scarce resources”, a report has found.
# contraception - Monday 7 October, 2019
Minister sets up period poverty committee: 'Menstruation is not a choice'
The health minister said women are facing significant costs paying for sanitary products.
# contraception - Monday 12 August, 2019
Poll: Should VAT be removed on condoms and menstrual cups?
The idea is backed by Minister for Health Simon Harris.
Harris wants VAT removed on condoms and menstrual cups
Currently,13.5% VAT applies to condoms, but the minister wants this brought down to 0%.
# contraception - Tuesday 9 July, 2019
Harris announces public consultation on increasing access to contraception
A working group on the matter was established by government earlier this year.
# contraception - Tuesday 4 June, 2019
'I'd rather see her using contraceptives than be throwing flowers on her grave'
May McGee’s fight to overturn Ireland’s ban on contraception is the subject of a documentary on RTÉ One this evening.
# contraception - Monday 27 May, 2019
Calls for free folic acid to be given to Irish women as minister considers it ahead of Budget
Taking folic acid every day helps prevent your unborn baby from developing serious and possibly fatal conditions.
# contraception - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
# contraception - Monday 4 March, 2019
Harris announces group to examine how to make contraception cheaper
The group will examine the extent to which cost is a barrier to accessing reliable methods of contraception in Ireland.
# contraception - Sunday 17 February, 2019
Working group to investigate how to roll out free contraception for Irish women
People with outside expertise will sit on the new group, with a chairperson to be appointed shortly.
# contraception - Friday 1 February, 2019
Researchers in Scotland need men to trial a male contraceptive gel
Previous trials have shown some success
# contraception - Tuesday 29 January, 2019
Quitting contraception: why women are throwing out the pill
And why we should investigate our options first.
# contraception - Saturday 26 January, 2019
Harris lobbied by pharmacists' group and pharma company on free contraception
The Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment recommended free contraception for all women.
# contraception - Monday 21 January, 2019
You don't have to take a 7 day break on the contraceptive pill to appease the Pope anymore
Research shows the break provides no health benefit.
# contraception - Tuesday 15 January, 2019
Trump's order to block some women's access to free contraception blocked by judge
It was estimated that over 70,000 women would be affecting by the repeal of the Obama-era provision.
# contraception - Friday 11 January, 2019
Opinion: I was always adamant I'd never have the snip ... but I did
It was incomprehensible to me that I would ever intentionally harm such a vital part of my body. I’d sooner lose a leg, writes Eric Nolan.
# contraception - Wednesday 17 October, 2018
New self-lubricating condoms can reduce infection risk and withstand '1,000 thrusts'
This condom was more likely to retain its “slipperiness”, researchers found.
# contraception - Thursday 27 September, 2018
Giving women free access to the pill will require a change in the law
As part of this year’s budget talks, the minister plans to increase the availability of free condoms.
# contraception - Friday 14 September, 2018
Irish pharmacists want condoms to be made VAT-free
Currently they have a VAT rate of 13.5%.
# contraception - Thursday 16 August, 2018
Poll: Should the contraceptive pill be available for free without prescription?
Fianna Fáil has added to calls to make the pill more freely available.
# contraception - Wednesday 8 August, 2018
# contraception - Wednesday 16 May, 2018
Government to provide more free condoms to tackle crisis pregnancies
Consideration is also being given to the extension of the provision of the morning-after pill.
# contraception - Friday 27 April, 2018
'It's insulting to suggest that people get an abortion on a whim'
To say that people will use it as a contraceptive is to imply that you don’t trust people in general and that they should be punished for mistakes.
# contraception - Thursday 12 April, 2018
'Completely flawed': Doctors and pharmacists divided over plans for free contraception
Doctors say they’re best placed to prescribe contraception, but pharmacists say they can play a key role.
# contraception - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
Government plans to reduce the cost of the morning-after pill or make it free for all women
The minister plans to expand access to barrier contraception.
# contraception - Saturday 10 March, 2018
Poll: Should contraception be made free for all Irish people?
It has emerged that proposals are being drawn up to consider the ‘nature and scope’ of free contraception for Irish citizens.
# contraception - Friday 9 March, 2018
Government considering the roll-out of free contraception
Minister Harris said work to consider the costs and other implications is continuing within his department.
# contraception - Friday 2 February, 2018
Poll: Should free contraception be introduced in Ireland and, if so, for whom?
The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) says there is a ‘compelling rationale’ for the introduction of free birth control for women.
# contraception - Saturday 6 January, 2018
'Liberal' barrister fought game changer case that overturned the ban on importing contraceptives
Former Supreme Court justice Donal Barrington died this week at the age of 89.
# contraception - Friday 29 December, 2017
Better sex education and conversations with parents: Why the teen pregnancy rate keeps falling
The number of teenage pregnancies in Ireland has fallen by 64% in 15 years.
# contraception - Sunday 17 December, 2017
India bans condom advertisements from prime time television
An order issued Monday cited broadcasting regulations that prohibit vulgar or suggestive themes.
# contraception - Saturday 7 October, 2017
'Contempt for women reaches a new low': Trump administration rolls back free birth control access
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit in response to the announcement.
# contraception - Saturday 22 July, 2017
Boots apologises after it's accused of moralising to women about the morning-after pill
The pharmacy chain has been criticised over the price of its emergency contraceptive pill.
# contraception - Monday 8 May, 2017
'There was nothing gained from punishing women who couldn't afford the morning after pill'
Up until 2011, anyone who needed emergency contraception had to attend a doctor in order to get a prescription.
# contraception - Sunday 7 May, 2017
'Umbrella shafts, bamboo and bicycle spokes': The illegal abortions killing Myanmar's women
Contraception is available in the country, but few women know how to use it and many young people are too ashamed to buy it.
# contraception - Friday 24 March, 2017
Women everywhere are rolling their eyes at this deeply dumb stat about men and the pill
Turns out 52% of men need a refresher course in sex ed.
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Poll: What Government coalition do you want?
WITH TALKS BETWEEN Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to take place next week, the prospect of a Grand Coalition is looking like a distinct possibility.
According to a Business Post/Red C opinion poll today, fewer than two in ten people want another General Election.
Some 26% of the 3,700 voters surveyed favour a grand coalition involving Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and smaller parties.
Another 26% favour a Sinn Féin-led left-wing government, while 19% of voters say they would prefer a coalition involving Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and smaller parties.
So, today we’re asking: What Government coalition do you want?
Poll Results:
Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael grand coalition with smaller parties (6430)
Sinn Féin-led coalition with smaller parties (3787)
Another General Election (3142)
Sinn Féin-Fianna Fáil coalition with smaller parties (2856)
None of the above (984)
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Minister on bishop's comments: 'Contraception is fact of life now for women'
Mary Mitchell O’Conner said she agreed with the health minister that religion should not determine health and social policy in Ireland.
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