Second Stage Stage in the legislative process — click for what it means Lapsed The bill’s status — click for what it means 25th Seanad The House currently handling the bill 43/2017 Official bill number / year
Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017
- Sponsor
- David P.B. Norris · Independent
- Introduced
- 30 Mar 2017
- Last updated
- 30 Jan 2025
What this bill does AI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Allows people aged 16+ to obtain Gender Recognition Certificates using the same process as adults (18+), removing the requirement for court orders, parental consent, and medical professional intervention for this age group.
- Removes the minimum age requirement for people under 16 to obtain Gender Recognition Certificates through court exemption orders, and removes mandatory medical certification as a condition for court approval.
- Requires courts considering applications from under-16s to prioritise the child's best interests, can override parental consent refusal if it conflicts with the child's welfare, and must consider the child's own views.
Stage timeline What do these stages mean?
- First Stage 25th Seanad30 Mar 2017
- Second Stage 25th Seanad30 Mar 2017
Debates
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