Gender Recognition

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 April 2021

Thursday, 22 April 2021

Questions (102)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

102. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Social Protection when legislation will be introduced to enable 16 and 17 year olds to obtain a gender recognition certificate on their own, subject to parental approval, further to recommendations made in reports (details supplied); if there are plans to establish a less onerous approach for those under 18 years to acquire a gender recognition certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21005/21]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

Work was commenced in relation to advancing the legislative process in relation to gender recognition those aged 16 and 17 years and other relevant measures at the start of 2020. Since then, the ongoing devotion of resources within my Department to the public health crisis and associated matters has meant that it has not yet been possible to further progress this work.  However, the matter will be kept under review and the measures remain part of the Programme for Government.  

I hope this clarifies these matters.