Minister: I am so proud of my mother's reaction when my son transitioned

Minister of State for Mental Health Mary Butler said her youngest son Jay — who is now in fifth year in secondary school — experienced bullying during his transition but said now he is 'absolutely fantastic'. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Fianna Fáil junior minister Mary Butler has spoken of her pride at her own mother’s reaction to the transition of her youngest son.

Ms Butler, who is minister of state for mental health and older people, urged parents to listen to their children, if they are struggling with gender identity.