The Irish timeline
Every entry is a dated decision, publication or ruling that shaped how Ireland treats sex and gender identity, newest first. International events are included where they changed Irish practice. Each links to the dossier that explains it.
1 September 2026
As of September 2026, the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Gender Healthcare is still developing a new Model of Car
As of September 2026, the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Gender Healthcare is still developing a new Model of Care, including evidence reviews on clinical needs and outcomes of medical transition.
1 September 2026
CORU had published entry standards for counsellors and psychotherapists, but had not confirmed an opening date for eithe
In September 2026, CORU had published entry standards for counsellors and psychotherapists, but had not confirmed an opening date for either statutory register (CORU, 2025).
1 March 2026
The HSE completed initial searching and screening for its review of the outcomes of medical transition
In March 2026, the HSE completed initial searching and screening for its review of the outcomes of medical transition.
21 January 2026
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality listed the Prohibition of Conversion Practices Bill as “Heads in
On 21 January 2026, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality listed the Prohibition of Conversion Practices Bill as “Heads in preparation”.
1 January 2026
The HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Gender Healthcare is drafting a new national Model of Care, which its working-
The HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Gender Healthcare is drafting a new national Model of Care, which its working-group terms of reference said was to be completed in 2026.
1 January 2026
The NGS accepts a referral to its waiting list from age 17, but states that it treats adults only (National Gender Servi
The NGS accepts a referral to its waiting list from age 17, but states that it treats adults only (National Gender Service, 2026).
1 January 2026
The NGS says it is seeing people referred around four and a half years earlier
In 2026, the NGS says it is seeing people referred around four and a half years earlier.
1 December 2025
The HSE said its expert work on the final Cass Review had been completed but was still with the HSE Chief Executive for
In December 2025, the HSE said its expert work on the final Cass Review had been completed but was still with the HSE Chief Executive for consideration (HSE, 2025).
1 September 2025
The mandatory Bí Cineálta anti-bullying procedures took effect in all recognised schools on 1 September 2025
The mandatory Bí Cineálta anti-bullying procedures took effect in all recognised schools on 1 September 2025.
1 July 2025
CORU’s July 2025 standards contain no specific reference to gender identity, gender dysphoria, affirmation or detransiti
CORU’s July 2025 standards contain no specific reference to gender identity, gender dysphoria, affirmation or detransition (CORU, 2025).
1 May 2025
The High Court granted Prof Donal O’Shea and Dr Paul Moran leave to seek judicial review concerning HIQA’s handling of t
In May 2025, the High Court granted Prof Donal O’Shea and Dr Paul Moran leave to seek judicial review concerning HIQA’s handling of their complaint about the HSE’s overseas referral pathway.
30 April 2025
The Department said the General Scheme was still being drafted with the Office of the Attorney General
On 30 April 2025, the Department said the General Scheme was still being drafted with the Office of the Attorney General.
23 January 2025
The current Programme for Government, published on 23 January 2025, commits to advancing legislation to ban conversion p
The current Programme for Government, published on 23 January 2025, commits to advancing legislation to ban conversion practices.
1 January 2025
Adults aged 18 or over can apply for an Irish Gender Recognition Certificate through a statutory declaration, without a
Adults aged 18 or over can apply for an Irish Gender Recognition Certificate through a statutory declaration, without a medical diagnosis, surgery or hormone treatment (Department of Social Protection, updated 2025).
1 January 2025
The HSE began work on a new Model of Care for Gender Healthcare in 2025; it includes psychological assessment and suppor
The HSE began work on a new Model of Care for Gender Healthcare in 2025; it includes psychological assessment and support and an evidence-base review (HSE, 2025).
1 January 2025
The HSE is developing a new national Model of Care for Gender Healthcare, with systematic evidence reviews under way in
The HSE is developing a new national Model of Care for Gender Healthcare, with systematic evidence reviews under way in 2025 and 2026.
29 October 2024
The Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024 was signed into law on 29 October 2024 and commenced on 31 December 2024
The Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024 was signed into law on 29 October 2024 and commenced on 31 December 2024.
16 October 2024
The Seanad removed the Bill’s proposed hate-speech and incitement provisions
On 16 October 2024, the Seanad removed the Bill’s proposed hate-speech and incitement provisions.
1 September 2024
The Minister for Health said that a very small number of Children’s Health Ireland patients were receiving puberty block
In September 2024, the Minister for Health said that a very small number of Children’s Health Ireland patients were receiving puberty blockers in the public system.
12 July 2024
The IACP, PSI and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland signed an all-island memorandum renouncing conversion therapy (IAC
On 12 July 2024, the IACP, PSI and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland signed an all-island memorandum renouncing conversion therapy (IACP, PSI and CPI, 2024).
12 July 2024
Three Irish professional bodies signed a non-binding memorandum renouncing conversion therapy while stating that people
On 12 July 2024, three Irish professional bodies signed a non-binding memorandum renouncing conversion therapy while stating that people uncertain about sexuality or gender identity should be able to seek qualified help.
10 April 2024
The Cass Review recommended provision for people considering detransition
On 10 April 2024, the Cass Review recommended provision for people considering detransition.
1 April 2024
An NGS clinician reported a growing number of people contacting the service about detransition
In April 2024, an NGS clinician reported a growing number of people contacting the service about detransition.
1 April 2024
The final Cass Review found that the evidence base for paediatric medical transition was weak and recommended a more cau
In April 2024, the final Cass Review found that the evidence base for paediatric medical transition was weak and recommended a more cautious, holistic service model.
1 March 2024
Sport Ireland’s national guidance, approved in March 2024, identifies self-identification, hormone-based eligibility and
Sport Ireland’s national guidance, approved in March 2024, identifies self-identification, hormone-based eligibility and sex-based categories as three possible policy approaches.
1 March 2024
Tavistock GIDS was brought to a managed closure in March 2024, with two replacement NHS children’s gender services openi
Tavistock GIDS was brought to a managed closure in March 2024, with two replacement NHS children’s gender services opening in April 2024 (NHS England, 2024).
1 January 2024
The 2024 memorandum expressly says it should not prevent clinical assessments before medical intervention or appropriate
The 2024 memorandum expressly says it should not prevent clinical assessments before medical intervention or appropriate help for people who are uncertain, distressed or conflicted about gender identity (IACP, PSI and CPI, 2024).
1 January 2024
The Department of Social Protection received 340 applications and granted 337 Gender Recognition Certificates, including
In 2024, the Department of Social Protection received 340 applications and granted 337 Gender Recognition Certificates, including three to applicants aged 16 or 17 (Department of Social Protection, 2025).
1 January 2024
The Psychological Society of Ireland’s 2024 guidance says psychologists should create space to explore gender identity w
The Psychological Society of Ireland’s 2024 guidance says psychologists should create space to explore gender identity without assumptions or labels (PSI, 2024).
1 September 2023
The updated Junior Cycle SPHE specification, including gender identity among its subject matter, began for first-year pu
The updated Junior Cycle SPHE specification, including gender identity among its subject matter, began for first-year pupils in September 2023.
20 June 2023
Minister Roderic O’Gorman said the Government planned new criminal offences and an advertising ban relating to conversio
On 20 June 2023, Minister Roderic O’Gorman said the Government planned new criminal offences and an advertising ban relating to conversion practices.
1 March 2023
72 previous Irish referrals were recorded on Tavistock’s waiting list of more than 5,000 patients (HSE, 2023)
In March 2023, 72 previous Irish referrals were recorded on Tavistock’s waiting list of more than 5,000 patients (HSE, 2023).
1 March 2023
The HSE published its review of the implications of the Cass interim report for Irish children’s services in March 2023
The HSE published its review of the implications of the Cass interim report for Irish children’s services in March 2023.
15 February 2023
The LGFA ratified a policy on 15 February 2023 allowing approved trans women aged over 12 to play ladies’ Gaelic footbal
The LGFA ratified a policy on 15 February 2023 allowing approved trans women aged over 12 to play ladies’ Gaelic football, subject to an application process and an “unacceptable risk” procedure.
1 January 2023
1,544 certificates had been granted; six adult holders had revoked certificates under the Act (Department of Social Prot
From commencement to the end of 2023, 1,544 certificates had been granted; six adult holders had revoked certificates under the Act (Department of Social Protection, 2024).
1 January 2023
Of the 233 referrals, 140 came from HSE CAMHS, 20 from Lucena CAMHS and 73 from hospital consultants (HSE, 2023)
Of the 233 referrals, 140 came from HSE CAMHS, 20 from Lucena CAMHS and 73 from hospital consultants (HSE, 2023).
1 January 2023
The HSE recorded that 224 of the 233 referrals were for psychiatry and nine for psychology (HSE, 2023)
The HSE recorded that 224 of the 233 referrals were for psychiatry and nine for psychology (HSE, 2023).
1 January 2023
The HSE reported that Ireland had no specialist CAMHS transgender service
In 2023, the HSE reported that Ireland had no specialist CAMHS transgender service.
1 January 2023
Trinity College Dublin’s 2023 commissioned study received 278 survey responses; 38 respondents said they had experienced
Trinity College Dublin’s 2023 commissioned study received 278 survey responses; 38 respondents said they had experienced conversion practices.
1 November 2022
The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill was introduced in the Dáil on 1 November
The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill was introduced in the Dáil on 1 November 2022.