Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----the model of care will be our policy decision on this.

The long-term aim is to provide a wide range of services for all people with gender dysphoria, from care locally in the community to more specialised and complex care. The Minister and the HSE are dedicated to building a service based on experience, clinical evidence, respect, inclusiveness and compassion. I know the Minister is committed to the development of a well-governed and patient-centred healthcare service for members of the transgender community. I thank the Deputy for her input on this issue, on which she is a fantastic advocate.

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