Proposed legislation would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraception (opens original article in a new tab)

Proposed legislation would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraception, with women needing a GP prescription first. The Housing Finance Agency's borrowing limit is also increased, and Ireland plans to invest in EU AI Gigafactories.

• Pharmacists would be able to prescribe contraception under proposed legislation
• Women need a GP prescription for contraception before using pharmacy services
• Housing Finance Agency's borrowing limit increased to €15 billion