Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2025
332. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will commit to introducing legal recognition for those who identify as non-binary, including an ‘X’ marker option on passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53797/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn June 2025 the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth launched the National LGBTIQ+Inclusion Strategy II (2024-2028).
As part of this strategy my Department has committed to progressing the action point to establish an interdepartmental working group to carry out an impact assessment on providing legal recognition for those who identify as non-binary. Any implications for markers on passports arising from the impact assessment will be a matter for the Passport Office.
My officials will engage with officials from the Department of Children, Disability, Equality Integration and Youth to progress this matter.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
