IrelandÂ’s first ever national strategy for sexual health has been launched, which aims to reduce the rapid rise of sexually transmitted infections. It includes a new pilot programme to offer free rapid HIV testing in workplaces, bars and other public places in Dublin, Cork and Limerick

The number of STI’s in Ireland has increased by 279 per cent between 1995 and 2013.

The most common infection is Chlamydia, with more than 6 thousand cases reported in 2013.

The Minister for Health launched the new strategy this morning to improve sex education and make sexual health services more available and affordable.

Helen Vaughan reports.