Confusion Re Morning After Pill Says Keogh
Published 19/03/2002

Fine Gael Senator Helen Keogh said that the position in relation to the 'morning after pill' is 'totally confused in the public mind'.

She stated, "Although technically the use of the 'morning after pill' is perfectly legitimate and should be expressly allowed, no provision has been made to license 'Levonelle' which would be an option for many women. What is in use at the moment is a high dose of a regular contraceptive, it can cause nausea and vomiting and is not suitable for many women. The Medicines Board has no application before it to license 'Levonelle' at the moment.

"Legal advice sought by the Irish Medicines Board late last year contradicted the existing opinion to the Board that the 'morning after pill' is an abortificiant but no moves to implement that opinion have as yet been made."

 

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