Transgender

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

The Cass Review
Irish Examiner view: Irish questions arising from the Cass review
Another reminder perhaps that while outsourcing treatments and tests to other countries can seem a smart and efficient solution, it can — as it did with the cervical smear controversy — produce its own problems

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Trump camp assails Biden for declaring March 31 Transgender Day of Visibility
Trump camp assails Biden for declaring March 31 Transgender Day of Visibility
Mr Trump’s campaign accused Mr Biden, a Roman Catholic, of being insensitive to religion, and fellow Republicans piled on

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

NHS dental recovery plan
Sunak: No apology over ‘absolutely legitimate’ transgender comments at PMQs
Mr Sunak claimed it was “the worst of politics” to link his comments to Brianna’s case.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Prime Minister's Questions
Rishi Sunak ‘keen’ to meet Brianna Ghey’s family but no apology in sight for trans jibe
Rishi Sunak is “very keen” to meet murdered teenager Brianna Ghey’s family, a UK government minister has said, but there is no sign of Mr Sunak heeding her father’s call for an apology over a transgender joke.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Prime Minister's Questions
Brianna Ghey’s father demands apology from Sunak over transgender jibe
Peter Spooner said he was “shocked” by the jibe made during Prime Minister’s Questions, in which the PM accused Keir Starmer of having difficulty in “defining a woman”

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Far-right agitators flew in from UK to protest at Cork library
Far-right agitators flew in from UK to protest at Cork library
The mayor of Cork City said he "will be meeting with senior gardaí this week calling for a stop to such horrific harassment".

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Irish stalking bill amendments
Hate crime law will not prevent people from expressing opinions, says McEntee
The bill to criminalise hate speech has attracted criticism, with some senators concerned about the fact that hate is not explicitly defined.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Minister: Oireachtas children's committee is best forum to examine transgender issues
Minister: Oireachtas children's committee is best forum to examine transgender issues
Heather Humphreys proposed the move in advance of implementing legislative changes in the 2015 Gender Recognition Act 

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Irish Citizenship Ceremonies
Prisoners should be safe 'regardless of gender', says Harris
Justice Minister Simon Harris speaking following comments made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Tuesday.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Schools must do their homework on how to support trans students
Schools must do their homework on how to support trans students
The landscape is not an entirely friendly one for trans youth in Ireland and it can be a minefield for schools when it comes to supporting students who wish to transition, with no clear guidelines in place, writes Jennifer Horgan

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

Technology stock
Transgender woman threatened online days after Cork attack
Transgender support group Gender Rebels Cork said that Facebook was slow to deal with the matter.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2023

Safety to be prioritised in new policy on transgender prisoners, says Simon Harris
Safety to be prioritised in new policy on transgender prisoners, says Simon Harris
As of last month, two prisoners born male but now legally recognised as female are being detained in a female prison for sexual offences

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023

Transgender men win appeal over status change in Hong Kong
Transgender men win appeal over status change in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s top court has ruled that full sex reassignment surgery should not be a prerequisite for transgender people to have their gender changed on their official identity cards, in a move that is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the ...

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

More than 1,200 people waiting for first appointment for gender-affirming surgery 
More than 1,200 people waiting for first appointment for gender-affirming surgery 
National Gender Service says waiting times are over three years which it says is 'clearly an unacceptably long wait time'

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Irish Examiner View: Modern massgoers reject callous preaching
Irish Examiner View: Modern massgoers reject callous preaching
Fr Seán Sheehy has inadvertently opened a wider debate in sticking to his guns — a debate on what Christian faith really means.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

General Stock - Sport and Fitness
New study on transgender women could ‘inform sports policy’
The study examines the impact of long-term oestrogen therapy

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Virgin Media’s autumn schedule includes first TV show presented by Irish trans woman
Virgin Media’s autumn schedule includes first TV show presented by Irish trans woman
Holding, the highly anticipated Irish drama series based on Graham Norton’s best-selling novel and filmed in Cork, will launch on Virgin Media One on September 12

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

Female entrepreneur drawing on whiteboard
School secures temporary suspension of teacher who won't address student as 'they'
The school has acknowledged the teacher's religious beliefs but expects him to communicate with the student in accordance with the student's and their parents' wishes.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

Maeve Higgins: ‘Ireland in the past few years feels less safe for trans people’
Maeve Higgins: ‘Ireland in the past few years feels less safe for trans people’
THE Irish Medical Journal published an illuminating , about how even a one-hour teaching session delivered to final-year medical students “was effective in improving student knowledge of care of transgender people”.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

Mother and Baby Home Redress Scheme
Alison O'Connor: Happily, the Government is rethinking this daft decision to erase women
You cannot disappear the word ‘woman’ to accommodate what must be a handful of trans men who give birth each year

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Irish economy
Varadkar backs windfall tax on energy companies but warns of unintended consequences
Tánaiste warns that a levy risks depleting investment in Ireland's power grid, in new power generation, and in renewables

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

England Women Open Training - Twickenham Stadium - Thursday 11th August
We’re not freaks – Transgender activists protest against ‘disgraceful’ rugby ban
Emily Hamilton, founding co-chair of LGBTQ+ rugby supporters association ‘Quins Pride’, was among a flag-waving group of around 20 people staging a peaceful protest on Thursday.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

The Tavistock Centre
Support demanded for Irish youths with gender dysphoria following London clinic closure
A HSE spokeswoman said it has been working to ensure the Children’s Health Ireland gender identity service at Crumlin continues.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Bejing Winter Olympics and Qatar World Cup among sporting highlights for 2022
IOC defends decision to allow sports to form own transgender policies
The International Olympic Committee has defended its stance on allowing individual sports to form transgender policies after Martina Navratilova accused them of passing the buck on the issue

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Rights of transgender athletes still a contentious issue
Irish Examiner view: Rights of transgender athletes still a contentious issue
Floodgates have opened and it's difficult to see them closing any time soon

Thu, 23 Jun, 2022

Spain Transgender Rights
Laylah Beattie: Ireland has transformed itself when it comes to gender recognition
Irish supports for transgender people have improved radically since she first began looking for help with her own journey, writes Laylah Beattie

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

FINA-Transgender Athletes Swimming
Sport-by-sport look at governing bodies’ stances on transgender issue
The International Olympic Committee has indicated it will allow each sport to set its own rules with regard to gender inclusion

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

Soccer - StreetGames Football Pools Fives - St. George's Park
FIFA reviewing its gender eligibility regulations
FIFA has confirmed it is reviewing its gender eligibility regulations as world sports governing bodies scramble to establish policies that will make their competitions fair and inclusive across the board

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

Mick Clifford: The RTÉ-Dublin Pride row raises questions over freedom of speech
Mick Clifford: The RTÉ-Dublin Pride row raises questions over freedom of speech
Dublin Pride’s action in targeting RTÉ following the airing of three editions of ‘Liveline’ featuring transgender issues is deeply worrying, writes Mick Clifford

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022

Boris Johnson visit to hospital
Boris Johnson says transgender women should not compete in women’s sport
Johnson says it seems 'sensible' that transgender women should not be able to compete in female sporting categories

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

Six Day Event - Day Five - London
Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges declared ineligible to race in women’s event
Bridges – winner of the men’s points race at the British Universities’ championships in Glasgow in February – began hormone therapy last year.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

Non-binary, intersex, and trans people’s identity ‘essentially erased’ from Census 
Non-binary, intersex, and trans people’s identity ‘essentially erased’ from Census 
Census 2022 question on sex 'makes it impossible for many people to abide by legal requirement’

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

April Ashley death
Tributes paid to transgender activist April Ashley
Born George Jamieson to a working-class family in Liverpool in 1935, Ashley joined the Merchant Navy as a teenager. The glamorous model appeared in Vogue

Wed, 29 Dec, 2021

Covid-19 measures announced
Taoiseach open to ‘informed debate’ on changing rules for transgender teenagers
"I think we should consult young trans people to hear their views, many have endured unacceptable bullying in certain situations"

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: 'I never felt like a boy' — transgender farmer Erica Coates
Thursday TV Tips: 'I never felt like a boy' — transgender farmer Erica Coates
Plus, The Beatles: Get Back for Fab Four fans; and Britain's Best Woodworker finale this evening

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

Dave Chapelle Performs At Radio City Music Hall
Maeve Higgins: Why we need to look a little closer at 'The Closer'
This time around transphobic, Dave Chappelle, isn't just delivering stand-up comedy lines in his Netflix show, he's delivering continued permission to hate 

Sat, 06 Nov, 2021

2017 IAAF World Championships - Day Five - London Stadium
Texas to tighten rules on transgender athletes competing in high school sports
Texas is poised to become the latest and most populous state to tighten restrictions on transgender athletes in public high school sports.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

Caroline O'Donoghue: Let's talk about hormones
Caroline O'Donoghue: Let's talk about hormones
Hormonal therapy is normal in our society - so why can some access it easier than others?

Sun, 05 Sep, 2021

Wednesday TV Tips: Agonising decision on whether to risk separating conjoined twins
Wednesday TV Tips: Agonising decision on whether to risk separating conjoined twins
Plus Gossip Girl is back this evening, and Sharon Shannon travels on the River Shannon

Wed, 25 Aug, 2021

Norwegian church holds name change ceremony for transgender person
Norwegian church holds name change ceremony for transgender person
A Lutheran church in Norway has held a name change ceremony for a 49-year-old transgender person in what officials said marked the first such event in a place of worship in the Nordic country.

Mon, 19 Jul, 2021

Spain Transgender Rights
Spain’s ministers pass draft bill to allow transgender people to change gender
The Spanish cabinet passed a draft bill on LGBTQ rights that will seek parliamentary approval to allow transgender people over 16 to freely change their gender and name without doctors or witnesses intervening in the process.

Tue, 29 Jun, 2021

Athletics - Hypo-Meeting - Day One - Mosle Stadion
Alabama’s governor signs law banning transgender girls from female teams
Republican governor Kay Ivey signed legislation restricting transgender students from participating in K-12 sports, making Alabama the latest conservative state to ban transgender girls from playing on female sports teams.

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021

Athletics - IAAF World Championships - Day Three - Beijing National Stadium
Alabama legislature passes bill banning ‘biological males’ from female teams
Alabama could soon become the next US state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams.

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

Technology Stock
Film classification body launches transgender watch list for families
The UK’s film classification body has recommended a selection of films about the transgender experience in a bid to prompt discussion among families.

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

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