Gender Recognition

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Questions (34)

Gerry Adams

Question:

87 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has met with the Department of Social Protection on the issue of introducing gender recognition legislation for transgender persons. [13852/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I meet regularly with my colleagues in Government both collectively and on issues of bilateral interest. My Department was represented on the Gender Recognition Advisory Group established in May 2010 to advise on the question of legislation to give legal recognition to the acquired gender of transgender persons. The development of proposals in this regard is a matter for the Department of Social Protection.