Ireland has the highest reported rate of gonorrhoea infection across 30 European countries, with a record number of cases reported in Ireland in 2022, according to research published last week.

What is driving this surge in infections in Ireland and how concerned are younger Irish people about contracting sexually transmitted infections?

Today, on In the News, consultant of sexual health and HIV Dr Aisling Loy discusses the rise in STIS among younger people in Ireland and the longer term health implications of contracting these infections, particularly among women.

Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by John Casey.

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