Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
1107. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the commitment in the National Sexual Health Strategy 2025-2035 to develop the necessary legislative supports to underpin clinical practice regarding consent and safeguarding, as requested by clinical experts prior to supporting access to free contraception for people under the age of 17 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63632/25]
View answerThe National Sexual Health Strategy, 2025-2035 was published in June of this year and can be accessed on the Healthy Ireland website at [www.gov.ie/en/healthy-ireland/policy-information/national-sexual-health-strategy-2025-2035/] .
Actions that are included in the National Sexual Health Action Plan, 2025-28 are being prioritised. To note, the Action Plan is included in the main Strategy document from pages 61-71. An Implementation Group and sub-Groups to oversee specific areas of work are currently being set up.
