'Confusion' claim over contraception for under-16s

Ambiguous laws about contraception are putting young people at risk of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, it was claimed.

'Confusion' claim over contraception for under-16s
Mon, 26 Sep, 2011 - 08:36

Ambiguous laws about contraception are putting young people at risk of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, it was claimed.

The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) revealed the legal status of prescribing contraception to young people under the age of 16 in Ireland remains very unclear.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

WhatsApp logo

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

More in this section

Witnesses sought after motorcyclist, 60s, dies in Kildare collision Witnesses sought after motorcyclist, 60s, dies in Kildare collision
Fine Gael think-in Separate threats against Simon Harris and family not linked, gardaí believe
Older people facing 'critical unmet need' levels of illness, admits HSE Older people facing 'critical unmet need' levels of illness, admits HSE
CourtsHeathrowPlace: IrelandPerson: Caitriona HenchionPerson: HenchionOrganisation: Irish Family Planning AssociationOrganisation: IFPAOrganisation: Cathal Brugha Street Clinic
<p>Some 13.73kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of almost €260,000 was seized. Cannabis resin, weighing some 6.92kg with an estimated value of more than €38,500, was also seized. Picture: Revenue</p>

Stun guns and smoke bombs among illegal and counterfeit items seized in past week

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited