Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
1289. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure there are common practices across third-level institutions for the recognition of the names and genders of transgender and intersex persons within the institution even in cases in which a gender recognition certificate has not been issued (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18703/21]
View answerI understand that most higher education institutions would have Gender Identity and Expression Policies in place, or are in development as part of their broader Gender Equality / Equality Diversity and Inclusion work. The development of these policies is a matter for the individual higher education institutions, as are the institutional practices which arise from such policies.
It is understood that most records can be changed (name, gender) without legal documentation, but that there are some official records where there is a legal requirement for this to be provided. Institutions cannot legally pre-empt any changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2015 in relation to these latter requirements.
