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Lauren Harte

Campaign to make period products free to all in Northern Ireland moves a step closer

A public consultation to make period products free to all has been launched by a Stormont department.

It comes just over a year since legislation which will make period products freely available to all in schools, colleges and public buildings was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The Private Member's Bill brought by SDLP MLA Pat Catney will create a legal right of free access to items such as tampons and sanitary pads.

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