Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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The issues which the Senator raises and his leadership on this are really important. It would be no big surprise that I absolutely support the idea that conversion therapy by health professionals in Ireland should not take place. On a legislative ban, the process under way is really important. I understand it is now with the justice committee. As the Senator indicated, there is research that needs to be done. It is not an unusual thing to ask for when developing law that brings forward such a change, in order to see how harmful action against citizens may be stopped or prohibited through legislation. It is important to undertake that kind of research.

The Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, is leading the more detailed examination of the Bill. I acknowledge the Deputy's leadership. It is important that that process continue.