Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Prohibition of Conversion Therapies Bill 2018: First Stage

 

10:30 am

Photo of Fintan WarfieldFintan Warfield (Sinn Fein)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to prohibit conversion therapy, as a deceptive and harmful act or practice against a person's sexual orientation, gender identity and, or gender expression.

Photo of Victor BoyhanVictor Boyhan (Independent)
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I second the proposal.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Photo of Fintan WarfieldFintan Warfield (Sinn Fein)
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Next Tuesday.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Is that agreed? Agreed.

Second Stage ordered for Tuesday, 1 May 2018.

Sitting suspended at 12.39 p.m. and resumed at 12.50 p.m.