Irish kids  are sent to England over gender identity issues

Six out of ten children referred back to Children’s Health Ireland Hospital at Crumlin receive psychosocial support over gender confusion.

Almost 80 Irish children have been sent by the HSE to England for assessment over confusion about their gender identity over the past three years.

Six out of ten children referred back to Children’s Health Ireland Hospital at Crumlin receive psychosocial support while 40% receive medical treatment such as puberty blockers.