National LGBTI+ Strategy

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Questions (330)

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

330. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ban gay conversion therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12245/20]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality

The National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy 2019-2021 includes measures to ensure that the practice of conversion therapy in Ireland is investigated and followed up with appropriate counter measures.

Informed by the findings of comprehensive research, advancing this outcome under the strategy will be a matter for consideration by the next Government and in particular, the next Minister for Health.

Question No. 331 answered with Question No. 305.