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13th September 2022
05:01pm BST
Katy Thornton
"Abolishing acute in-patient hospital charges for children under 16 is focused towards easing the financial burden of parents or guardians when bringing their child to hospital for in-patient care. Free contraception is a cost-effective measure, reducing both crisis pregnancy and termination of pregnancy rates."The scheme focuses on prescription contraception, including the following.
"Costs for the Pill and similar repeat prescription contraceptives can therefore be estimated at €65-100 every six months, and the initial costs of long-acting reversible contraception, including consultation, purchase of the device and fitting, typically range from €250-€320."Providing free contraception will go a long way in allowing young women to access it. While this is a step in the right direction, there are issues with the scheme. The National Women’s Council is hoping for an expansion on the current scheme to include women older than 25, according to The Irish Examiner. You can read more about both schemes HERE. Header image via Shutterstock READ ON: The Airport Fall - man slipping on ice 2.0 or staged event?
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