Written answers
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Gender Recognition
Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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447. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of genders currently recognised by her Department; if the expression transgender has been defined in Irish law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24024/23]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Gender Recognition Act 2015 makes provision for a person to legally apply to have their preferred gender recognised by the State through the provision of a gender recognition certificate. The Act provides for the male gender and the female gender.
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