Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 June 2024
73. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 445 of 11 June 2024, for an update on the implementation of recommendation 6A of the 2018 Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26400/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraRecommendation 6A of the 2018 Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 proposes that arrangements be put in place to allow Irish citizens born in Northern Ireland and living outside the State, to apply for a gender recognition certificate.
It will be necessary to introduce legislation to provide that an application may be made by any person entitled to be an Irish citizen under section 6 or section 7 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956 (as amended). This includes Irish citizens born in Northern Ireland and living outside the State and, also includes Irish citizens born abroad whose parents are Irish.
My Department is examining options in relation to how best to progress this matter.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
