Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 January 2024
165. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health how long someone referred to the National Gender Service today would be expected to wait for their first assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4422/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra166. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health why the National Gender Service chose not to close its waiting list in 2023, as was discussed in late 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4423/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra167. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health how many trans patient support and advocacy organisations such as (details supplied) the National Gender Service met with in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4424/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra168. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health how the National Gender Service defines the term gender affirming care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4425/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 165 to 168, inclusive, together.
As this is a service matter I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
