Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection
General Scheme of Gender Recognition Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed)
11:15 am
Ms Noleen Blackwell:
This legislation needs to pass quickly given the length of time it has already taken. There is a need for guidelines for schools as we have come across difficulties for people in this area. It is intended the temporary certificate would not be discriminatory but rather provide recognition for people in transition and young people under 16.