Gender Equality

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2016

Thursday, 13 October 2016

Questions (127)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

127. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if he will publish any HSE guidelines that guide general practitioners, doctors and medical professionals in hormone treatment for gender transition; his plans for his Department or the HSE to provide for an information campaign that will provide referral, advice and support for persons undergoing or considering undergoing gender transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30008/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Endocrinology services for individuals seeking treatment for gender transition are provided by the HSE within the wider context of an individual patient's care needs. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.