Tag: Joan Burton
Tanaiste ‘taking nothing for granted’ in urging Limerick to back same-sex marriage
Tanaiste Joan Burton has said she is “taking nothing for granted” as she urged a Yes vote in the upcoming same-sex marriage referendum during a whistle-stop canvass of Limerick and Clare.
Ireland: Revised Bill Will Allow Legal Recognition of 16 and 17 Years Olds
On Tuesday (17th June) Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, published a revised General Scheme of the Gender Recognition Bill following Cabinet approval. The new scheme provides a pathway for legal recognition for 16 and 17 years olds.
Minister Commits to Bringing Report On Gender Recognition to Cabinet
Friday, 9th May, marked a historic moment for Trans* Rights in Ireland as the report on the Gender Recognition Scheme was debated in the Dáil.
Transgender woman becomes first to enter Irish same-sex partnership
Social Protection minister Joan Burton is drafting legislation to address a legal problem where transgender people can only enter a civil partnership if their new gender was recognised abroad.