Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014
10. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when the legislation dealing with gender recognition legislation is expected to be finalised in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39132/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Revised General Scheme of the Gender Recognition Bill 2014 was published on 17 June 2014. This is important legislation which will deliver on the commitment contained in the Programme for Government to provide transgender persons with legal recognition.
Drafting of the detail of the legislation is now being pursued as a priority within the Department in conjunction with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The Bill is on the 'A' list of legislation in the Government's Autumn 2014 Legislative Programme.
In light of the priority accorded to this legislation it is envisaged that the Gender Recognition Bill 2014 will be published by the end of the current Oireachtas session in 2014 and that it will be introduced in the Oireachtas at the earliest opportunity in 2015.
