Taoiseach confirms commitment to delivering mandatory LGBTQ+ inclusive RSE curriculum in all schools

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has re-affirmed his commitment to delivering a mandatory, LGBTQ+ inclusive Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum in all schools, regardless of ethos; and firmly rejects the toxic discourse around trans issues we have seen elsewhere, particularly in the UK.

The Taoiseach made his comments speaking with Adam Long of NXF, the National LGBT Federation as part of the organisation’s annual «Pride Leaders Series» of interviews ahead of Dublin Pride this weekend.

Speaking on the topic of education, the Taoiseach believes that the current review of RSE in Irish schools needs to be accelerated, and called for wider societal support of LGBTQ+ youth.

Trans Equality

Commenting on recent public discourse around trans rights, An Taoiseach firmly rejects the toxic discourse around trans issues in the UK and elsewhere, and said he has «no time» for such tactics and believes Ireland is better than that. Rather than questioning people’s identity, the Taoiseach said «what people should feel the need to do is to understand more and learn more».

According to the Taoiseach, any discussions or debates regarding trans issues need to create a space for understanding and informed perspective.