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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2026

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Questions (626)

Ken O'Flynn

Question:

626. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific safeguarding and clinical governance standards that currently apply to gender identity services for minors pending the completion of the new Model of Care; whether these standards require full psychiatric assessment, comprehensive developmental history, screening for autism spectrum conditions, and documented differential diagnosis prior to consideration of any medical intervention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16054/26]

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Written answers

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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