Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am speaking to amendment No. 9 from Senator Keogan, seconded by me. It was BeLonG To that wanted the change in this definition of "gender". This new definition of "gender" is about causing confusion in the law. It lays the basis for changes to other gender-related legislation. Nobody knows what the new definition means but it achieves a specific aim which is to create an oppression of those who stand by the gender binary.I accept in the context of this Bill that it relates to this Bill, which has to do with hate offences. Senator McDowell showed all the other legislation that is being impacted. However, the Minister is setting down a precedent. I am about to call the Minister out on something. She said we need not worry; it is only about a Bill that has to do with hate offences. However, I have evidence that her thinking is otherwise. I want to refer to an email reply to Deputy Richard Bruton who brought a concern to the Minister from a constituent.