Modern Morals: My 15-year-old niece asked me to bring her to the doctor to get the pill – do I need to tell her parents?

My partner thinks I need to say it to her mam and dad – but if I break her trust it will destroy our bond

There is no statutory minimum age to access contraception in Ireland, but this is a complex situation that needs to be handled sensitively. Photo: Getty

Question

I’ve always been really close to my niece who is almost 16. We’ve become closer over the last few years as she’s not getting on with her mum – my sister-in-law.

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