Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
1039. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to removing the requirement for a deed poll to be completed in order to receive a public services card in circumstances in which a gender recognition certificate has already been issued; if the decision on this matter will be made at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15793/21]
View answerI can confirm that there is no requirement for a person who has been issued a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) to provide evidence of a Deed Poll change of name or two years proof of usage of their new name, before being issued a Public Services Card (PSC)
Where an individual holds a PSC in their previous identity, they will need to replace it with a new PSC to reflect their new identity. To do so, they can present their GRC, showing their new name, when they attend an office to be issued with a new PSC.
If they do not already hold a PSC, they can present their GRC showing their new name when they attend a PSC appointment.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
