# transgender

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# Threats

Boxing promoter who underwent sex change feared being outed

Kellie (formerly Frank) Maloney, who managed Lennox Lewis, quit the sport in October.

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Aug 13th 2014, 3:04 PM

# Transgender Rights

Gender Recognition Bill is "vital" says Equality Authority

The Equality Authority says it is worried about provision for married people who undergo gender realignment.

4.7k

Aug 7th 2014, 11:54 AM

Voices

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

Voices

Opinion: The journey for acceptance for transgender people is ongoing – in all parts of society

An increase in documentaries, articles and stories detailing the lives of transgender people is helping to remove stigma, but there is still some way to go.

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Jul 27th 2014, 8:30 AM

# Finland

'I will stay married': Transsexual woman defiant after court ruling

The European Court of Human Rights said her human rights had not been violated.

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Jul 16th 2014, 7:48 PM

# transgender

Lack of hate crime legislation creates "permission to hate" in Irish society

The warning comes as Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) launches a new report documenting 32 incidents of violence or discrimination.

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Jun 18th 2014, 6:31 PM

# age limit

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

# Historic

Dáil debates gender recognition law for first time in history

Failure to give transgender people formal legal status has affected their ability to access education, transport and social welfare.

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May 9th 2014, 9:00 AM

# Prison

Chelsea Manning officially granted name change - but will still be treated as male prisoner

A US judge has granted Manning’s request to be formally known as Chelsea.

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Apr 24th 2014, 6:14 PM

# Hot Water

RTÉ receives 24 complaints over transgender character in new sitcom 'The Centre'

The group TENI said the programme is a throwback to the dark ages of television and RTÉ should do better.

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Mar 25th 2014, 8:15 PM

Voices

Column: We need to talk about Nuala ... RTÉ's portrayal of trans character is shallow and cruel

RTÉ’s newest comedy offering wheels out quite a few stereotypes but none are treated as badly as the character of Nuala Mooney, a transgender woman played by Aprés Match’s Gary Cooke, writes Lisa McInerney.

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Mar 25th 2014, 7:30 PM

# transgender

Chelsea Manning is going to court to have her name legally changed from Bradley

Fort Leavenworth have said Manning would have to get a legal name change to be known in the prison as Chelsea.

16.9k

Mar 20th 2014, 3:22 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the age of transgender recognition be lowered?

It is currently proposed that transgender people can register their new identity at 18 but this may be lowered to 16. Do you agree?

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Feb 24th 2014, 9:51 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your week.

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Feb 24th 2014, 8:38 AM

# over to you

In Your Words: Experiencing homophobia in Ireland

Sine a request for your stories last week, we have been inundated with correspondence. Here is just a selection of your experiences.

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Feb 23rd 2014, 8:30 PM

# Gender

'They thought I had married myself': The experiences of transgender people in Ireland

One parent of a transgender child also spoke of the difficulties faced with schools.

16.8k

Feb 8th 2014, 10:30 AM

# in their own words

What is it like living as a transgender person in Ireland?

“Immigration officials laughed at us.”

20.7k

Feb 4th 2014, 8:30 PM

# The State Decides Who I Am

‘I want to be recognised as who I bloody well am’

Amnesty International Ireland says transgender people face discrimination and inhuman and degrading treatment

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Feb 4th 2014, 12:01 PM

Voices

Column: Lowering the legal age for gender recognition is vital

Reducing the gender recognition age requirement from 18 to 16 will improve the lives of many young trans and intersex people across Ireland, writes Louise Hannon.

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Jan 22nd 2014, 7:30 PM

# Prime Numbers

Pirates, the CRC, and porn: The week in numbers

Plus: How many Irish people used Swiss euthanasia clinic Dignitas last year?

15.2k

Jan 18th 2014, 7:30 PM

# Equality Tribunal

Transgender woman awarded €5k after AIB did not recognise her new name

The Equality Tribunal ruled that she had been discriminated against by Allied Irish Bank.

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Jan 17th 2014, 10:35 AM

Voices

Column: Ireland’s continuing disregard for transgender citizens is inexcusable

As Oireachtas Committee discussions this week focus on the Gender Recognition Bill, we need to remember the human stories behind the proposed legislation, writes Emma Cassidy.

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Oct 24th 2013, 1:04 PM

# Coming Out

Fear of rejection still biggest barrier to coming out for trans community

Over 2,500 people a year call the Gay Switchboard Dublin support line, which has said many LGBT people living in rural Ireland face isolation from the community.

6.8k

Oct 11th 2013, 8:00 PM

# Pride

10 moving coming out moments to celebrate National Coming Out Day

It’s today!

15.1k

Oct 11th 2013, 1:00 PM

Voices

Column: Now she has identified her true gender, will the world accept Chelsea Manning?

The soldier formerly known as Bradley Manning has identified herself as female. How the world reacts now to Chelsea Manning, particularly online, will be interesting, writes Louise Hannon.

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Aug 25th 2013, 8:30 AM

# Dwayne Jones

Teen murdered by mob at Jamaican party for being transgender

The murder happened when Dwayne Jones, 16, showed up at a street party dressed as a woman.

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Aug 11th 2013, 12:14 PM

# Legislation

Mixed reaction from transgender group to gender recognition bill

The bill will provide for State recognition of the acquired gender of transgender people over 18 who are not married or in a civil partnership.

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Jul 17th 2013, 7:47 PM

Voices

Column: Every love story deserves a 'happily ever after'

Ultimately, the love and commitment that same sex couples bring to marriage can only serve to strengthen the institution, writes Kirsten Fjoser.

Apr 3rd 2013, 7:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Wednesday.

11.3k

Mar 27th 2013, 8:46 AM

# transgender

Birth certs remain an issue for transgender Irish

While Ireland will recogise amended birth certificates from other countries, “gender reassignment is not yet recognised” in the country.

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Mar 27th 2013, 8:25 AM

# LGBT

Teachers 'afraid they could be fired for being gay'

This is due to the Government’s failure to meet its own deadline for publishing legislation to end discrimination against LGBT staff, Senator Averil Power has said.

12.2k

Mar 1st 2013, 4:38 PM

# transgender

Buttimer: Health professionals must be trained in transgender issues

The TD made the comment while speaking at a groundbreaking Transgender Healthcare Seminar today.

5.7k

Feb 22nd 2013, 7:45 PM

# Discrimination

€24,000 payment for sexual orientation discrimination at Credit Union

GLEN, the Gay & Lesbian Equality network, has welcomed the news.

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Jan 22nd 2013, 1:43 PM

# Discrimination

Europeans say ethnicity and sexual orientation main reasons for discrimination - survey

The latest Eurobarometer shows attitudes towards women and disabled people are getting better – and also examines perceptions of transgender persons for the first time.

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Nov 23rd 2012, 6:45 AM