Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 February 2024
359. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 6 December 2023, if he is aware of a statement by an organisation (details supplied) on the appointment of a Clinical Lead for Transgender Services; and if he will agree to meet with transgender community groups to discuss the lack of engagement with them to date. [4703/24]
View answerMy department is committed to the development by the HSE of a well-governed and patient-centered health care service for adults and children in the transgender community.
The HSE is establishing a team to lead the development of an updated and integrated model of care for transgender services in Ireland, informed by the best evidence-based clinical care for individuals who express gender incongruence or dysphoria. The position of Clinical Lead for Transgender Services has been offered to an applicant, however, the independent recruitment process is currently ongoing and as such it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on that process.
When the team is established, the HSE will consult with a wide range of stakeholders in the development of transgender healthcare and the new model of care, including those who use the services and advocacy groups.
I welcome the development of a model of care which will deliver a high quality, seamless and integrated service for people with gender identity issues, in line with the Programme for Government.
