Person: Derek Freedman

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Specialist: Strong campaign needed to combat rising STI numbers

An “in-your-face” public health campaign using billboards and bus shelter advertising is needed to combat the ongoing rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to a specialist in sexual health.

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Staying STI-safe at Christmas

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Mockumentary on dangers of STIs nothing to sniff at

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Oireachtas committee wants buying of sex to be made a crime

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Experts play down fears over ‘emergency’ STI

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STI cases soar as partners take risks

Doctor: All of society uses prostitutes

All sorts of people are clients of prostitutes — from “members of the Oireachtas to down-and-outs” — a leading specialist on sexually transmitted diseases has said.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2013

State ‘fails to act’ on syphilis epidemic

SYPHILIS is making a comeback in Ireland, spurred on by high-risk sexual behaviour, a genito-urinary expert has warned.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2008

BCC clears RTÉ of Tallaght sex industry claim

THE national broadcaster has been cleared of wrongly suggesting the people of Tallaght are more inclined to be sex tourists.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2007

Binge drinking terrors highlighted

The terrors of binge drinking were highlighted tonight as a leading addiction centre launched it awareness week.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2006

Sex disease epidemic ‘must be tackled’

THE epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teenagers will continue to rage unless treatment services are expanded and properly resourced, doctors have warned.

Sat, 15 May, 2004

Face the facts: sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted by sex

By Ronan Mullen TODAY’S booby prize for the most pointless media appearance goes to Catherine Heaney, chief executive of the Irish Family Planning Association.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2003