Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:894. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing contraceptives to all women who require same. [18069/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 28 July 2020
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In its report published in October 2019, the Working Group on Access to Contraception estimated that it would cost in the region of €80m to €100m to deliver a universal, fully funded State scheme for contraception.
This estimated cost reflects the cost of providing the current GMS contraceptive service on a universal basis to all women aged 16-44, assuming two GP consultations per annum and assuming an uptake rate of between 50% and 60%.
The Working Group noted that this estimate should be considered as indicative as it is subject to a number of variables and uncertainties, including the outcome of consultation with service providers and the final parameters of any such scheme.