Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
816. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reopen the gender identity adolescent service in Our Lady's Children's Hospital to new referrals; his plans to improve access to healthcare for young transgender persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12821/21]
View answer817. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the progress on his plans to develop national gender clinics and multidisciplinary teams for transgender children and adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12822/21]
View answer818. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the progress on his plans to create and implement a general health policy for transgender persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12823/21]
View answer832. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop a service user forum for the national gender service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12858/21]
View answer833. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide gender identity skills training to all relevant staff members across the continuum of care through primary, secondary and tertiary care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12860/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 816 to 818, inclusive, 832 and 833 together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
