Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
1103. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether he or his Department have engaged with representatives from trans organisations in relation to concerns about the national gender service and the formulation of a new model of care; if so, to provide a list of organisations they have engaged with; and if not, whether he will commit to doing so. [11742/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister with responsibility for equality, I recognise the importance of engaging with civil society groups on issues affecting their lives, including those representing LGBTI+ people, and I continue to do so. As Minister with oversight responsibility for the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy, I chair the meetings of the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy Steering Committee. The Steering Committee comprises representatives from key government departments and public bodies along with NGOs, particularly those representing LGBTI+ people.
Issues in relation to the provision of healthcare for trans people have been discussed at Steering Committee meetings. Meeting minutes, including meeting participants are published online. (gov - LGBTI+ National Inclusion Strategy Committee (www.gov.ie)).
Matters in relation to the National Gender Service and a new model of care fall under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Health.
