# gender recognition bill

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Transgender in Ireland: What are the laws around changing your gender?

The government is considering proposals to allow children aged 16 and 17 to self-declare their gender.

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Jan 22nd 2019, 9:03 PM

Opinion: 'Under 16s should be able to access gender recognition with parental consent'

FLAC has also recommended that there should be recognition for intersex and non-binary gender identities, writes Eilis Barry.

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Jun 14th 2018, 7:00 AM

'It will show the government cherishes them as much as any other' - Seanad passes Gender Recognition Amendment Bill

The amendments allow people under 16 to receive gender recognition with parental consent.

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May 11th 2017, 5:58 PM

"A historic moment" - Oireachtas signs off on gender recognition bill

Ireland today became the fourth country to pass a law of this kind.

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Jul 15th 2015, 11:37 PM

Transgender children are 'living in a nightmare'

Jillian van Turnhout wants them to be given recognition on an interim basis.

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Jun 16th 2015, 12:21 PM

The Irish state will now accept trans people's own declaration of their gender

Married trans people will also not be required to get a divorce, to have their gender recognised.

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Jun 3rd 2015, 10:35 PM

Opinion: Proposed transgender laws are good news for lawyers – not couples

Ireland proposes making trans people in existing marriages divorce as a pre-condition for recognition in their new gender.

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Jul 31st 2014, 8:00 AM

Revised bill would allow people to legally change their gender at age 16 or 17

However, a court order will be required, as well as certification from a doctor that the applicant is mature enough.

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Jun 17th 2014, 10:35 PM