Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
339. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Social Protection to report on the implementation of the Gender Recognition Act 2015 since it was enacted one year ago; the number of gender recognition certificates issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23816/16]
View answerSection 6(2) of the Gender Recognition Act 2015 provides that an annual report is prepared on the performance of Ministerial functions under the Act. This year, that report will cover the period from commencement on 4 September 2015 to 30 June 2016. The report is currently being drafted by my Department and will be laid before each House of the Oireachtas shortly.
One hundred and forty-nine gender recognition certificates have been issued during the period 4 September 2015 to 30 June 2016.
