Free contraception scheme to commence on Wednesday

Repeat prescription contraceptives can cost €65 to €100 every six months, and the initial costs of long-acting reversible contraception range from €250 to €320. Picture: PA/Thinkstock

Females aged between 17-25 will be able to avail of free contraception from GPs from tomorrow, Wednesday, a Government source has confirmed.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is expected to launch the scheme at the Department of Health this week, but sources have confirmed to the Irish Examiner that the plan is for the measure to come into effect from Wednesday.