The push to offer free contraception to 16-year-olds comes amid ongoing debates about medical ethics, legal complexities, and the State's current provision of abortion services for this age group.
Minister Donnelly emphasizes that age 16 marks medical independence, suggesting that young individuals ought to access contraception without parental consent, given their ability to seek GP services.
The Government's €10m free IVF scheme faced criticism for strict eligibility criteria, with the National Women and Infants Health Programme re-evaluating these to potentially allow broader access.
Donnelly's advocacy for increased staffing in surgical hubs echoes wider concerns regarding healthcare capacity and the Government's commitment to addressing growing public health demands.
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