“I think we are getting it Wrong,” Ciara and Shane discuss Period Poverty in Ireland April 20, 2021 Admin Irish Chat </p> <h2>Period Poverty in Ireland</h2> <p> Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman discuss period poverty as retailer Lidl Ireland says it is to offer free period products in its stores nationwide to women and girls.<br /> </p> <p>This is being done in partnership with Homeless Period Ireland and The Simon Communities.<br /> </p> <p>It means people will be able to claim a dedicated coupon for a free box of sanitary pads or tampons per customer each month through the Lidl Plus app.<br /> </p> <p>Starting April 19th, Lidl says those looking to get urgent access to period products can download the app and sign up.<br /> </p> <p>They will receive a free monthly coupon starting on May 3rd, and then ongoing on a monthly basis.<br /> </p> <p>The company is also committing to quarterly donations of period products to The Simon Communities, to ensure people experiencing homelessness who may not have access to a smartphone can access these products.</p> <p>It is also working with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LFFA) to provide free female hygiene products in its clubs across the country.<br /> </p> <p>Period poverty is described as the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, hand washing facilities and/or waste management.<br /> </p> <p>A Plan International study found that almost 50% of girls in Ireland found it difficult to pay for sanitary products.<br /> </p> <p>While six out of 10 young women said that they felt shame and embarrassment about their period.<br /> </p> <p>The charity surveyed 1,100 girls in Ireland aged 12-19 years old on period stigma and affordability.<br /> <br /> In November, Scotland became the first country in the world to commit to offering free period products to those who need them, with New Zealand following suit.<br /> </p> <p>Credit to : Newstalk</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here --
