Majority of young people want abortion introduced, says poll

Some 60% of young people want abortion legalised here, it has emerged.

According to a Red C poll in today's Irish Examiner, 10% of 18-34 year olds have been involved in a relationship where an abortion took place.

The survey has also found that three out of four women believe the morning-after pill should be made available over the counter.

According to the Irish Family planning agency - the cost of accessing the morning after pill has been an increasing cause of complaint - particularly in the last 12 months.

The national survey also found that three quarters of adults aged 18-34 had unprotected sex, with one in three blaming alcohol - the average number of sexual partners is eight.

Half of those surveyed says they met their sexual partners through friends with more people meeting on the internet than at work.