The Government’s version of the Occupied Territories Bill looks set to exclude a ban on services. However, it does not reference a ban on services. However, the Government has repeatedly said it is more complicated to ban services. This will include equality minister Norma Foley advancing legislation to ban conversion practices. Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will examine plans to allow pharmacists to prescribe contraception under the free contraception scheme.

Source: Irish Examiner January 14, 2026 07:19 UTC