Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

LGBTI+ Youth Strategy: Discussion

Photo of Katherine ZapponeKatherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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Yes, I am. It is always important to maintain hope and to image the possible. The Department recently held a consultation on this issue with approximately 80 young people. We are preparing a report of that consultation, which will be presented to the NCCA and will be part of its discussions with the Minister for Education and Skills on what changes are being sought. I will forward a copy of the report to the committee. This is a key area where there are some outstanding places where things need to change for the community.