Seanad passes Bill to prevent anti-abortion protests outside health facilities
Minister for Health says passage of legislation will allow women to access legal health services without fear of intimidation or harassment
Irish Family Planning Association
Dr James Loughran obituary: A soft-spoken revolutionary
Founding member of the family planning movement was ‘fearless and totally outspoken about women’s reproductive rights’
Over 95% of women who sought abortions at family planning service went ahead with decision
IFPA says enforced three-day waiting period before abortion care ‘unjustifiable and patronising’
Contraception and Modern Ireland: ‘You would think they are explosives the way they are treated’
A book full of testimony about endurance as women dealt with multiple pregnancies during an era when artificial contraception was illegal
‘There’s too much talk about menopause? We’re just making up for the last 20 goddamn years when women suffered in silence’
In 2021, Dr Deirdre Lundy helped get the nation talking about menopause on Liveline. She’s delighted the pendulum has swung
The Virgin condom: Campaigning for access to contraceptives across the decades
This year marks 30 years since condoms became fully available in the Republic, largely thanks to 1970s and 1980s activists
More than 200 women travelled from Republic to Britain for abortions last year
Number of women travelling from Republic to access abortion services rises 6% on previous year, figures show
Just one in 10 of Republic’s GPs offering abortion services
Over half of State’s publicly funded maternity units and hospitals provide full abortion care
Politicians set to hear calls for less restrictive abortion regime
Women’s council plans to address 12-week limit and poor national coverage
What are the factors behind a 73% drop in teenage pregnancies in Ireland?
Dramatic statistic reflects many strands of societal change here in past two decades
Free contraception for women aged 17-25 ‘a good first step’ – sexual health groups
National Women’s Council of Ireland describes move as ‘really welcome development’
Criticism of failure to tackle childhood smoking or obesity in Budget
Qualified welcome for a number of other measures from charity sector
Report costs free contraception scheme at €10m, half official estimate
Free contraception for young women ‘critical to wellbeing and gender equality’
Almost 200 women and girls travelled to Britain for abortions in 2020
Majority sought abortions due to risk pregnancy posed to health of woman
Where are 30-somethings supposed to live?
Coalition policy seems blind to fact many now remain single well into their 30s
Over 90% of women who accessed early abortion service did not require hospital visit
Almost half of women who presented at IFPA service were mothers; more than half were in their 20s
Covid restrictions make it difficult for Irish women seeking abortions to travel
Number travelling for abortions halved in first six months compared with 2019
Diarmaid Ferriter: Best and worst of times through prism of Italia ’90
A changing country fixated by exploits in Italy and grappling with political turmoil at home
Last year 375 women from Republic had abortions in England and Wales
Call for new government to ensure review of abortion law focuses on enhancing access
Less than 15% of GPs sign up to provide abortion services
Doctors providing new service have overwhemingly positive view
A year in health: 1970 marked by strikes, disputes and promised reforms
Many of the health stories 50 years ago are all too relevant today, with rows about hospital sites, private versus public healthcare and concerns about cervical smear tests
‘How do I tell my younger boyfriend I’m going through the menopause?’
Tell Me About It: We’ve discussed having children and I’m frightened his desire for a family and active sex life will end our relationship
Existing laws adequate to deal with abortion protests, says Garda commissioner
Minister for Health to press ahead with plans for exclusion zones outside hospitals
Female genital mutilation victims not availing of health services – charity
Government must collaborate with foreign nationals to ensure practice ends – Ifrah
Why do Irish women still have to pay for birth control?
Women can now access abortion services, but for many the most highly effective methods to prevent pregnancy are just too costly
Why are young women giving up on the contraceptive pill?
A litany of adverse side-effects is prompting women to seek one of many alternatives
Ireland’s new abortion service is the envy of many healthcare systems
I am incredibly proud as a GP to be part of something so worthwhile and rewarding
‘We have more dignity’: Taking the dread out of periods for homeless women
Initiatives provide free pads and tampons for those who cannot afford the essentials
The Coombe begins abortion services for women in catchment area
Referrals only being accepted from Kildare, west Wicklow and parts of Dublin
Harris orders inquiry over claim woman had details leaked after abortion
Minister describes as ‘disturbing’ the thought that ‘patient details could be leaked’
Abortion law change: Is Northern Ireland really next?
Pro-choice activists in the North hope a string of court cases will advance their cause
First widespread administration of abortion pills likely to take place today
Law requires at least three days elapse between a consultation and a termination
Irish Family Planning Association to provide abortion services from January 7th
Referral pathway must be finalised by HSE before service can begin, says medical director
Abortion in Ireland: A guide to how it will work
Everything you need to know before the planned introduction of termination services
Doctors remain central protagonists in State’s reproductive health history
President signed Bill repealing Eighth into law, but it will be doctors implementing it in a clinical setting
Why contraception isn’t just about condoms and the pill
Family planning experts believe long-acting, reversible contraceptives, such as implants and coils, are much more effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy
Sylvia Meehan ‘helped shape’ an emerging Ireland, service told
President Michael D Higgins among large gathering for humanist service on Monday
‘I have panic attacks for weeks after I have sex’
Ask Roe: This has made me want to have sex less as I fear the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy
Result of sex education deficit seen daily in pregnancy counselling centres
TDs and Senators cautioned not to assume Catholic parents want ‘Catholic sex education’
Government expects to design ‘opt-in’ GP system for abortion
Doctors not participating will be obliged to refer patients elsewhere for treatment
‘Ball and chain’ of Irish abortion ban finally gone, Clare Daly says
TD applauded by colleagues after impassioned speech during first Dáil sitting since referendum
Plan to draw up clinical guidelines to introduce abortion services
GP bodies and medical groups will be involved in consultation process, says Minister
Abortion referendum: Yes secures landslide victory
Government hopes legislation on abortion will be implemented by the end of the year
My life was informed by the Eighth Amendment but I can’t vote on it
I want my goddaughter’s life to be free of the subconscious fears that have ruled mine
Head of Savita Halappanavar inquiry calls for Yes vote
Prof Sabaratnam Arulkumaran says legalising abortion ‘a public health issue’
Smear services report big upsurge in women seeking tests
Well Woman Centre, Irish Family Planning Association and GPs ‘inundated with calls’
HSE chief in line for large fees and share options from US firm
O’Brien joined female contraceptive maker before he announced he was leaving HSE
Together for Yes campaign says it is on course to raise €500,000
Group in favour of repealing eighth amendment will put up posters this week
Repeal campaigners to focus on ‘care, compassion, change’
Abortion vote: Together4Yes launches campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment
More supports needed for rising number of girls at risk of female genital mutilation
Number of women and girls in Ireland affected by FGM has risen by more than 50%
Female genital mutilation: ‘It’s happening here, girls are being taken out of Ireland’
For Westerners, it is hard to understand how the practice is anything less than barbaric
One in four women over 45 not up to date with cervical screening
CervicalCheck head says cancer rates are higher in areas of deprivation
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