Debating the access of condoms to young people outside the setting of a chemist or family planning clinic.
The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) have set up the service that will sell condoms at the Virgin Megastore in Dublin.
Condoms are going on sale in the Virgin Megastore from Saturday.
Groups like Family Solidarity have voiced their opposition to the move.
John O'Brien, Information Officer from the IFPA and Brian Kerrigan, representing Youth Awareness discuss plans to make condoms available.
The IFPA have concerns about the problems that some young people face with sex and sexuality. They are also anxious about the level of risk-taking among young people.
Some young people can be sexually active for up to two years before seeking contraceptive advice and that's very dangerous.
Condoms provide a great deal of protection against AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The IFPA want to see people who need access to condoms using them. An access point in the Virgin Megastore will help to provide young people with the protection that could save their lives. Making condoms available in the Virgin Megastore, means many young men who would not normally go to a chemist or family planning clinic will find it easier to buy condoms.
John O'Brien says that the opposition that has been voiced from Family Solidarity and their cohorts Youth Awareness represents a minority group. He believes that these groups represent a very narrow view of the world and do not represent the vast majority of the public.
Some people do need the sort of protection that condoms can offer.
Brian Kerrigan argues that the IFPA are only interested in pushing contraceptives to younger and younger people and condoms should not be available in a record store. He believes that the sale of contraceptives should be limited to places that you would normally expect to sell contraceptives, such as chemist shops.
This episode of 'Borderline' was broadcast on 9 February 1988. The presenter is Maria Doyle.
'Borderline' was first broadcast on Saturday 11 October, 1986 and was presented by Aonghus McAnally, Ronan Johnston and Majella Nolan.
The Saturday morning teenage programme featured bands, newcomers getting their first break and the latest in pop videos, fashion, film and video making. The programme also featured a live phone in, celebrity guests and a participating studio audience.
