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Wednesday 21 October 2020
Eamonn Murphy was ordered to stop operating a site under a name similar to the HSE’s ‘My Options’ service.
There were some concerns in recent weeks that hospitals would not be ready in time.
Registered charity One Family has won the contract to set up the helpline.
Cura, founded in 1977, is a crisis pregnancy support service associated with the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Representatives from the Irish Family Planning Association and the HSE appeared before the Eighth Amendment Committee today.
The Regulation of Information Act may be strengthened to deal with rogue crisis pregnancy agencies.
Strict new coronavirus measures are coming into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The assembly says the decision is reflective of the submissions they received
The bill is to be debated in the Dáíl on Thursday.
Today, the Labour Party is introducing to the Dáil legislation that will require those who provide counselling services to women experiencing crisis pregnancies to be registered and regulated.
Patrick Jameson repeated claims about abortion causing breast cancer.
The case of Ms Y highlights the cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment girls and women are subjected to because of Ireland’s abortion laws.
The EU is to investigate if emergency contraception is less effective in women weighing 80kg or more.
The Irish Family Planning Association have also reported an increase in STI screenings in its 2012 report.
The initiative aims to remove the reluctance of some people to physically ask for help.
Tracey Holsgrove explains the agony of contemplating how to proceed with her pregnancy after learning of her baby’s condition – and why she is a firm pro-choice advocate.
The Health Service Executive confirmed the external inquiry at an Oireachtas meeting yesterday.
“Johnny’s got you covered.”
When asked if they agreed with the statement: “If a woman carries condoms while not in a relationship, it gives the message that she is looking for sex or is easy.” 24 per cent said Yes.
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A new survey shows that crisis pregnancy is a growing issue for Irish women – and men.
Ireland’s younger people are also better educated about sex.
Since 2001, the number of teenagers giving birth in Ireland has fallen by 35 per cent. The number of women travelling to the UK for abortions is also declining.
Senator Ivana Bacik and her student union colleagues were threatened with jail in 1989 for giving out information on abortion. She argues that public opinion has turned and that the Government must confront reality.
New figures show that nearly half of women reported financial concerns as a reason.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
Some sun, then clouds, spotty showers
Max: 13 °C
Min: 6 °C
Cool with a blend of sun and clouds
Max: 10 °C
Min: 6 °C
Clouds and sun with a couple of showers
Max: 10 °C
Min: 6 °C
