Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
528. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of revocations of gender recognition certificates made by her pursuant to section 14 of the Gender Recognition Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14454/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra529. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of inquiries initiated under section 14 of the Gender Recognition Act 2015; the number of such investigations which are ongoing; the number of such investigations which have now concluded; the investigations which have concluded; the number concluded with a decision to revoke; the number concluded with a decision not to revoke; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14455/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 528 and 529 together.
Section 14 of the Gender Recognition Act 2015 provides for the revocation of a Gender Recognition Certificate if information or facts come to notice that would have led to a refusal of the application. The legislation provides that where it is proposed to revoke a certificate, the person concerned may make representations in the matter within a period of 30 days.
Where a Gender Recognition Certificate is revoked under this section, the certificate must be surrendered and it is deemed always to have been void and of no effect.
I can confirm to the Deputy that, to date, there have been no revocations or investigations carried out under this section of the 2015 Act.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
