Crisis Pregnancy Agency launches five-year strategy

The Crisis Pregnancy Agency has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at reducing the number of unplanned pregnancies in Ireland.

The strategy focuses on improving sex education for teenagers in schools and at home and says the role of parents is vital.

The CPA says the number of teenage pregnancies in Ireland has fallen over the past five years.

As part of the strategy, the agency will also be developing a two-year campaign aimed at delaying early sexual activity by adolescents and a three-year marketing campaign on consistent and effective contraceptive use.