Gender Recognition

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Ceisteanna (447)

Carol Nolan

Ceist:

447. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of genders currently recognised by her Department; if the expression transgender has been defined in Irish law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24024/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The Gender Recognition Act 2015 makes provision for a person to legally apply to have their preferred gender recognised by the State through the provision of a gender recognition certificate. The Act provides for the male gender and the female gender.