Department of Health 'must explain HRT rollout delay' 

Both the Irish Pharmacy Union and the Irish Medical Organisation said their members have no information about the scheme, even though it is GPs and pharmacists who are expected to administer it.

The Department of Health must explain what is delaying the rollout of free HRT products, the National Women’s Council of Ireland has said.

A pledge in Budget 2025 to offer free HRT from January will now only happen “as soon as possible” instead, the Irish Examiner revealed on Friday.