Gender recognition legislation
Deputy Barry sought an update on amending gender recognition laws for under-16s, non-binary and intersex people. The Tánaiste said the Government was willing to progress the issue but would return on the timing of legislation.
In July, the Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2015 was published. The report made very important recommendations that, if delivered, would mean people under the age of 16 would be able to have recognition of their gender identity and recognition for those people who are non-binary and intersex. These are important proposals. I note the fact there is no mention of a gender recognition (amendment) Bill in the Government's legislative programme. Will the Tánaiste update the House on the position in this regard?
Comment on this
I will come back to the Deputy on this. I understand that the Government is happy to progress the issue. It has been debated a number of times in the House and the Taoiseach has answered questions from the Deputy on the issue. We are serious about doing it, but I will have to come back to the Deputy on the timing of the legislation.