Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2017
254. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the upcoming review of the Gender Recognition Act 2015; the members of the review group; if she will guarantee members of the transgender community and non-binary community will form part of that review group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31860/17]
View answerSection 7 of the Gender Recognition Act 2015 provides for a review of the Act to commence within 2 years of enactment of the legislation.
Officials in my Department are currently making preparations for the review which is due to commence in September. While the terms of reference and the composition of the review group have yet to be finalised, I would like to assure you that the views of the transgender community and non-binary community will be essential in informing the review.
The findings and conclusions of the review must be presented to the Oireachtas by September 2018.
