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Friday 23 October 2020
The government is considering proposals to allow children aged 16 and 17 to self-declare their gender.
FLAC has also recommended that there should be recognition for intersex and non-binary gender identities, writes Eilis Barry.
The amendments allow people under 16 to receive gender recognition with parental consent.
Ireland today became the fourth country to pass a law of this kind.
Jillian van Turnhout wants them to be given recognition on an interim basis.
Married trans people will also not be required to get a divorce, to have their gender recognised.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Ireland proposes making trans people in existing marriages divorce as a pre-condition for recognition in their new gender.
However, a court order will be required, as well as certification from a doctor that the applicant is mature enough.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
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