Transgender ruling not end of story

THE High Court ruling (October 19) in favour of Dr Lydia Foy is a victory for equality, but may only be the beginning of another struggle for transgendered people in Ireland.

The ruling has vital implications for the right of individuals who have undergone gender reassignment to have this recognised on their birth certificate.

The Government should immediately introduce legislation on gender recognition and protect its citizens from unjust attack and prejudice. What it is actually going to do now is anyone’s guess. If no legislation is introduced, Dr Foy will have the option of continuing her case to the European Court.