Health Services
Seanad Éireann — 2024-04-17
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Annie Hoey (LAB), Agricultural Panel

I note the mention of the Cass report. I will not go too much into it but there were questionable methodologies in the research of that report. It is disappointing that there has been wilful misrepresentation in the media and by some bad actors of the report. It is being used to deny, restrict and cut off services to very vulnerable people. I hope that is borne in mind as well.
Trans people, like all of us, need healthcare services that are centred on the principles of bodily autonomy, person-led decision-making and informed consent; adhere to the rights of safe, equitable, accessible and quality healthcare; are facilitated by healthcare professionals to provide individuals with care, respect, empathy and accuracy; and uplift decision-making according to each person’s individual needs. I am worried that the response does not take into account that we still do not have trans healthcare in Ireland. With this response, I am not sure that we will get it in the way that we need it.

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Sitting date: 2024-04-17