The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) welcomes the political will to abolish the paternalistic mandatory waiting period. Commenting on the Dáil vote to advance the bill (17.06.2026), IFPA Chief Executive…
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Letter to the editor from Maeve Taylor, IFPA director of advocacy and communications. Published in The Irish Times May 21, 2026. Sir, – As Breda O’Brien notes, recent coverage of abortion reform has…
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“Managing menopause can be challenging for anyone; it’s a significant life event that everyone will experience differently, but a cancer diagnosis can complicate things further” – Clare O’Brien, IFPA director…
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“Period tracking apps are growing in popularity as substitutes for contraception, but they don’t suit everyone” – Dr Caitríona Henchion, IFPA medical director. From smart home and wearable fitness devices to…
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Upon referral, our newly expanded service offers eight free counselling sessions to clients attending a regional fertility hub. Everyone’s journey to parenthood is unique. If you’re hoping to conceive, the…
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Attending a HSE complex menopause clinic? IFPA’s newly enhanced counselling service might be for you
If you’re attending a HSE complex menopause clinic, you are now eligible for a referral to the IFPA where you can avail of eight free counselling sessions funded by the…
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UK Department of Health and Social Care statistics show that residents of Ireland still forced to rely on England and Wales for essential healthcare A total of 85 people…
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Review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 This is a landmark report, which draws on extensive public health evidence and expertise that was not available to…
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The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) welcomes the publication, today (25.04.23), of barrister Marie O’Shea’s report on the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. Commenting…
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—Vast majority make their decision before they see a doctor and then access abortion as soon as they can — The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has, today (19.04.23), released…
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