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Aoife Martin: When you question trans people's rights, it shows you see us as second-class citizens

Jun 24th 2022, 7:00 AM 24,802 Views 0 Comments

Our columnist writes in the wake of the Liveline controversy that trans rights are at the forefront of the so-called ‘culture wars’ – but it’s not going to stop at trans people, she says.

Dublin Pride terminates media partnership with RTÉ over Liveline coverage

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Dublin Pride terminates media partnership with RTÉ over Liveline coverage

Jun 14th 2022, 9:20 PM 63,197 Views 0 Comments

Dublin Pride said the discussions on Liveline about transgender people were “unacceptable”.

Transgender MP advises young people not to 'wait as long as I’ve waited'

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Transgender MP advises young people not to 'wait as long as I’ve waited'

Apr 24th 2022, 10:57 AM 31,020 Views 0 Comments

MP Jamie Wallis has opened up about his transgender experience in a tell-all interview.

British Cycling suspends its transgender participation policy amid Emily Bridges fallout

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British Cycling suspends its transgender participation policy amid Emily Bridges fallout

Apr 8th 2022, 1:50 PM 4,310 Views 3 Comments

The UK governing body has put the policy on hold pending a review.

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# EXTRACT

Extract: 'Well', I said to her - 'I have something to ask you but I don’t want to upset you'

Nov 5th 2021, 10:00 PM 51,708 Views 0 Comments

In this extract from her book, Philippa Ryder writes about a question she asked her wife-to-be which changed the course of her life.

97% of LGBTI+ youth are struggling with anxiety, stress or depression

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97% of LGBTI+ youth are struggling with anxiety, stress or depression

Updated Jun 15th 2021, 12:29 PM 22,142 Views 15 Comments

Six in 10 people are struggling with suicide ideation and half are struggling with self-harm, according to a new survey.

'We can't keep relying on other countries': HSE begins hiring experts to oversee service for trans youth

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'We can't keep relying on other countries': HSE begins hiring experts to oversee service for trans youth

Apr 20th 2021, 8:00 PM 11,512 Views 0 Comments

Teni has welcomed the fact that a consultant psychiatrist and a paediatric endocrinologist are being hired.

Aoife Martin: No, streaming can never beat the magic of the cinema

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Aoife Martin: No, streaming can never beat the magic of the cinema

Apr 15th 2021, 7:00 AM 8,113 Views 0 Comments

Our columnist shares her love of the cinema and laments the impact of lockdown and streaming on the whole experience

Aoife Martin: 'Trans people have existed since the first organism crawled out of the primordial soup'

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Aoife Martin: 'Trans people have existed since the first organism crawled out of the primordial soup'

Mar 31st 2021, 3:37 PM 17,407 Views 0 Comments

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, our columnist highlights how vital that increased visibility is for trans kids.

'The lack of medical support is a travesty': Trans people facing five-year healthcare waiting list

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'The lack of medical support is a travesty': Trans people facing five-year healthcare waiting list

Mar 31st 2021, 6:00 AM 32,852 Views 0 Comments

On Transgender Day of Visibility, Teni CEO Éirénne Carroll talks to The Journal about access to healthcare in Ireland and worrying developments in the US.

Aoife Martin: The abuse endured by trans people every day shows Ireland has a long way to go

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Aoife Martin: The abuse endured by trans people every day shows Ireland has a long way to go

Mar 12th 2021, 7:00 AM 16,892 Views 0 Comments

This week, our columnist highlights the challenges faced by trans people every day.

'We can't keep sending trans people abroad for major surgery with no aftercare when they get home'

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'We can't keep sending trans people abroad for major surgery with no aftercare when they get home'

Mar 5th 2021, 6:30 AM 23,659 Views 0 Comments

The Irish healthcare system is failing transgender people and forcing them to go abroad for treatment, Noah Halpin has said.

Trans children being referred to healthcare service that 'doesn't exist yet'

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Trans children being referred to healthcare service that 'doesn't exist yet'

Feb 11th 2021, 5:00 PM 35,822 Views 0 Comments

The Transgender Equality Network of Ireland said the situation is “very concerning” and will impact up to 100 people.

A question on gender identity won't be in Census 2022 - but may be in future ones

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A question on gender identity won't be in Census 2022 - but may be in future ones

Feb 10th 2021, 6:00 AM 13,166 Views 21 Comments

British citizens will be asked about their gender identity for the first time, the country’s national statistician said on Friday.

Biden overturns Trump ban on transgender US troops

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Biden overturns Trump ban on transgender US troops

Jan 25th 2021, 5:36 PM 27,029 Views 60 Comments

The move undoes Trump’s controversial decision in July 2017 to bar transgender personnel from serving “in any capacity” in the military.

Transgender healthcare report recommends all patients receive psychological support in Ireland, not UK

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Transgender healthcare report recommends all patients receive psychological support in Ireland, not UK

Dec 31st 2020, 12:36 PM 16,088 Views 0 Comments

The long-awaited report has been published by the HSE after a number of delays.

Aoife Martin: 'There are few people as expert in their own healthcare as trans people are - we have to be'

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Aoife Martin: 'There are few people as expert in their own healthcare as trans people are - we have to be'

Dec 31st 2020, 7:00 AM 12,420 Views 0 Comments

Our new columnist writes about the importance of listening to trans people when it comes to healthcare, sparked by a recent visit to the doctor’s.

US Supreme Court rejects appeal seeking to limit transgender students

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US Supreme Court rejects appeal seeking to limit transgender students

Dec 7th 2020, 7:27 PM 20,583 Views 0 Comments

Parents had wanted to prevent transgender students from using changing rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.

# Health

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Taoiseach says it's 'not satisfactory' that trans healthcare report hasn't been published

Dec 2nd 2020, 2:14 PM 13,703 Views 0 Comments

The National Trans Healthcare Steering Committee has raised concerns about the status of the report.

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# ELLIOT PAGE

Juno star Elliot Page announces he is transgender

Dec 1st 2020, 5:55 PM 75,637 Views 0 Comments

Elliot posted on Instagram today to his social media followers.

World Rugby advises against transgender women playing elite women's rugby

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World Rugby advises against transgender women playing elite women's rugby

Oct 9th 2020, 9:18 PM 10,668 Views 7 Comments

New guidelines have been drawn up to cover the participation of transgender athletes in men and women’s contact rugby.

'I read, watch movies, listen to music... My life, as a trans woman, is very ordinary indeed'

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'I read, watch movies, listen to music... My life, as a trans woman, is very ordinary indeed'

Jun 12th 2020, 7:00 AM 29,890 Views 81 Comments

‘People out there will tell you being transgender is as simple as filling in a form. I can assure you that it is not,’ writes Aoife Martin.

JK Rowling publishes new blog post after controversial comments about transgender women

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JK Rowling publishes new blog post after controversial comments about transgender women

Jun 10th 2020, 10:49 PM 44,782 Views 123 Comments

The Harry Potter author wrote about aspects of her troubled past in a blog post.

JK Rowling criticised for tweets about transgender people

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JK Rowling criticised for tweets about transgender people

Jun 7th 2020, 12:03 PM 87,195 Views 143 Comments

On Twitter, Rowling mocked the use of the term ‘people who menstruate’.

Trans people with gender-aligned passports and birth certificates less likely to feel suicidal, new research finds

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Trans people with gender-aligned passports and birth certificates less likely to feel suicidal, new research finds

Mar 17th 2020, 6:05 AM 13,447 Views 98 Comments

More than 22,000 trans men and women were surveyed for the study.

JK Rowling voices support for woman sacked after transgender tweets

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# Maya Forstater

JK Rowling voices support for woman sacked after transgender tweets

Dec 20th 2019, 8:21 AM 43,945 Views 161 Comments

Maya Forstater lost her job after tweeting that she opposed proposals to reform the UK Gender Recognition Act.

'Devastating': Trans people on wrong waiting list for years after referrals were 'misplaced'

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'Devastating': Trans people on wrong waiting list for years after referrals were 'misplaced'

Nov 6th 2019, 5:58 PM 15,250 Views 23 Comments

Over 100 people were affected by the HSE’s error.

Three complaints about RTÉ Prime Time's report on transgender issues rejected by BAI

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Three complaints about RTÉ Prime Time's report on transgender issues rejected by BAI

Sep 24th 2019, 8:42 PM 18,892 Views 21 Comments

One complainant argued the programme was “harmful to transgender people”.

'It pens people in': The challenges of accessing transgender healthcare in Ireland

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'It pens people in': The challenges of accessing transgender healthcare in Ireland

Aug 11th 2019, 8:30 PM 22,970 Views 0 Comments

Transgender people speak of the challenges of transitioning in Ireland.

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Vatican issues document rejecting idea that people can choose or change gender

Jun 10th 2019, 9:08 PM 25,039 Views 120 Comments

The document was immediately denounced by LGBT Catholics as contributing to bigotry and violence.

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Pentagon issues new limits on transgender troops

Mar 13th 2019, 10:04 PM 14,836 Views 53 Comments

The latest action was swiftly condemned by Democrats and civil rights advocates.

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

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# Gender Recognition Bill

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

Jan 22nd 2019, 9:03 PM 37,005 Views 130 Comments

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

US Supreme Court allows for Trump's restrictions on transgender troops to come into effect

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US Supreme Court allows for Trump's restrictions on transgender troops to come into effect

Jan 22nd 2019, 3:13 PM 20,873 Views 91 Comments

The high court today reversed lower-court orders preventing the Pentagon from implementing its plans.

RTÉ defends plans to feature Graham Linehan in Prime Time report on transgender issues

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RTÉ defends plans to feature Graham Linehan in Prime Time report on transgender issues

Jan 21st 2019, 1:31 PM 62,878 Views 126 Comments

Over 4,000 people have signed a petition opposing the appearance of the Father Ted co-writer.

Explainer: What is a 'terf' and what's going on with the UK's debate on transgender rights?

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Explainer: What is a 'terf' and what's going on with the UK's debate on transgender rights?

Dec 19th 2018, 6:05 AM 21,678 Views 84 Comments

Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 is being considered by the government.

Harris says abortion legislation doesn't mention the word 'abortion' for legal reasons

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# Health Committee

Harris says abortion legislation doesn't mention the word 'abortion' for legal reasons

Nov 6th 2018, 2:06 PM 18,919 Views 55 Comments

The Health Minister also said he wants the Bill to be inclusive of members of the trans community.

Five people charged with murder of transgender prostitute in Paris

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Five people charged with murder of transgender prostitute in Paris

Aug 28th 2018, 8:00 AM 20,618 Views 0 Comments

Hundreds of sex workers and activists marched in Paris in memory of Vanesa Campos last week

99 people had gender recognition certs granted last year

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99 people had gender recognition certs granted last year

Jul 5th 2018, 9:16 PM 13,254 Views 70 Comments

The certificates allow a person to be legally recognised by the State under the gender they identify.

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

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# Trans Rights

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

Jun 14th 2018, 7:00 AM 18,200 Views 108 Comments

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

Lydia Foy: The woman at the heart of securing transgender rights in Ireland

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Lydia Foy: The woman at the heart of securing transgender rights in Ireland

Jun 9th 2018, 10:00 AM 15,761 Views 50 Comments

Flac (Free Legal Advice Centres) has produced a comprehensive history of Foy’s right for justice in a report.

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