75% oppose contraception for youths

THREE out of four adults oppose giving contraception to teenagers as young as 14 without parental consent, a new RED C poll shows.

A recent report by the Law Reform Commission suggested teens as young as 14 to 15 could have access to contraception.

The commission said doctors would be required to encourage the child to inform his or her parents, or guardians, consider the best interests of the patient and have regard to any public health concerns.