Equality Issues
Seanad Éireann — 2021-11-18
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Sharon Keogan (IND), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I thank the Minister for his comments. I understand the difficulties that youth and trans people have with regard to their sexuality. I have had many children in my care who may have been even thrown out of their homes because of their sexuality. I have had a number of trans children in my care as a foster parent. Obviously, I have raised some issues this morning that have caused deep offence to the Minister and to the trans community, which I certainly do not wish to do. However, I look forward to receiving that report when it is published.

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Sitting date: 2021-11-18