It's complicated: Why free contraception is not a simple solution

During the repeal campaign, the Government promised to consider introducing free contraception. But avoiding pregnancy is a far more complex issue, says Áilín Quinlan.

In the run-up to the referendum, the Government committed to consider the introduction of free contraception in the event of a repeal of the Eighth Amendment, writes Áilín Quinlan.

Now, in the context of the overwhelming yes vote on May 25, the health minister is examining the funding of free contraception as part of its package of measures to reduce crisis pregnancies.