Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 5 December 2012

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection

Equality for Customers of Department of Social Protection: Discussion with Transgender Equality Network Ireland

1:40 pm

Ms Victoria Mullin:

My contribution is not legalistic. I live in the real world. I have my tax practice. I meet my clients every day, half of whom were with me when I transitioned, so they know my history. The other half have come to me since and do not know it. I live a normal life every day. When ever this subject comes up, people do not care. It is the politicians, not necessarily the members at this meeting, who are miles behind people. Most people do not give a hoot. They have enough problems. The budget is an example. They live and let live. Please help us.