Abortion is free but contraception is still out of reach for some

Despite the dawn of a new era of reproductive healthcare, many women can't afford contraception. The Government must now honour its commitment to provide it free of charge

Cost is a major factor in women's decisions about contraceptives, with many resorting to using cheaper but less effective short-acting methods such as condoms and the contraceptive pill. Stock Picture

It’s been over three years since the people of Ireland voted to allow the women of Ireland to receive abortion care in the country where they live. The jubilation was justified. For many of us medical professionals, it was a day of relief.

The provision of abortion care in January 2019 was supposed to herald the beginning of a new chapter in women’s reproductive healthcare — not the end of it.