Ruth Coppinger
Ceist:523. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Social Protection for a report on the work of the interdepartmental working group on a non-binary gender; and when the report will be published. [68912/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 29 September 2026
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Freagraí scríofa
The Review Group for the Gender Recognition Act recommended in its report extending legal gender recognition to non-binary people, while also recognising the complexity of the issue and acknowledging that a comprehensive impact analysis will be required initially.
In June 2025 the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth launched the National LGBTIQ+Inclusion Strategy II (2024-2028). A Steering Committee, chaired by the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth has been established comprising representatives from the LGBTIQ+ community and statutory and non-statutory bodies including Government Departments.
As part of this strategy there is a commitment to carry out an impact assessment on providing legal recognition for those who identify as non-binary. My officials continue to engage with the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, along with other relevant departments, to progress this matter.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.