625. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth her current position on gender identity education in primary schools, in light of statements made by the former Minister for Children (details supplied) that primary school children should be educated about what it means to be transgender and that children under 16 might have pathways to self-declare their gender identity; and the steps Departments ha…
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885. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has issued guidance to schools regarding the use of preferred pronouns and names for children identifying as transgender; if parents or guardians are required to be informed or consulted before such changes are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59858/25]
886. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has reviewed the available clinical evidence relating to social transition in children, including the use of preferred pronouns and names in schools; and the safeguarding measures which are in place to ensure that school practices are consistent with evidence-based child welfare standards. [59859/25]
887. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance which is provided to teachers on the use of gender pronouns in the classroom; the way in which her Department ensures that teachers are not placed in positions of conflict or undue influence in matters relating to a child's gender identity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59860/25]
888. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance or direction her Department provides to primary and secondary schools regarding the use of bathrooms and changing rooms by pupils who identify as transgender; whether schools are required to allow a child to use the facilities corresponding to their gender identity where gender-neutral options do not exist; and if she will make a statemen…
889. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools are being supported to balance respect for all students with safeguarding responsibilities and parental rights in cases where a child requests to use a different name or pronoun; her Departments current policy on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59862/25]
890. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will ensure that teaching materials on gender identity presented in schools include balanced information reflecting both the experiences of those who have transitioned and those who later detransition; and the oversight mechanisms which are in place to safeguard children from one-sided or ideologically driven materials in the classro…
892. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has reviewed the findings of a review (details supplied) which recommended an abundance of caution in the approach to gender-questioning children; and the way in which her Department is ensuring that Irish schools adopt a balanced, evidence-based approach to gender identity issues in line with child safeguarding and wellbeing principles. [59865…
893. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department ensures that guidance on gender identity in schools is balanced and evidence-based; the person or body accountable if a child introduced to gender dysphoria or related ideology later experiences regret or detransition-teachers, school boards, patrons, or her Department; the support or recourse which is available to fami…
894. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to ensure that all curriculum content, school toolkits, and guidance on gender identity are balanced, evidence-based, and child-safeguarding focused, in view of the findings of a review (details supplied) and increasing reports of detransition; the way in which her Department ensures teachers and schools do not unintentionally pr…
896. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department ensures that all guidance provided to teachers, including marking schemes and curriculum toolkits, prioritises balanced, evidence-based education, reflects the broad interests of pupils, and respects child safeguarding and parental rights; and the steps her Department is taking to ensure that curriculum content, school …
897. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy Action Plan 2025-2026, which states that bullying of LGBTIQ+ young people will be prevented and addressed through the implementation of Cineáltas, will be monitored and evaluated; the specific measures, training, or curricular materials being introduced in schools under this objective; whether p…
898. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the budget allocation for the implementation of Cineáltas under the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy Action Plan 2025-2026; which schools, staff, or external agencies are responsible for delivering the programme; the oversight, monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms in place to ensure the initiative is age-appropriate, evidence-based, and respects p…
899. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has undertaken any review or assessment of current practices in Ireland regarding the care, support, and guidance provided to children experiencing gender dysphoria, in light of the findings of the Cass Review in England, which recommended an abundance of caution; and the steps being taken to ensure that Irish practice in both HSE se…
900. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth what steps are being taken to implement the findings of the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy 2024-2028 consultation, which highlighted the need for measures (details supplied). [59874/25]
901. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth her current position on gender identity education in primary schools, in light of statements made by the former Minister for Children (details supplied) that primary school children should be educated about what it means to be transgender and that children under 16 might have pathways to self-declare their gender identity; and the steps Departments ha…
903. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking in view of the Cass Review (England) (details supplied); the measures being taken to ensure that Irish healthcare and education practices are evidence-based, fully safeguarded, and transparent, that parents are fully informed, and that child wellbeing and long-term outcomes are prioritised. [59878/25]
904. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has reviewed current practices in Ireland regarding the care, support, and guidance provided to children experiencing gender dysphoria, in view of the Cass Review in England (details supplied). [59879/25]
905. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the information that is provided to parents of pupils regarding the use of gender-neutral bathrooms and changing rooms, and the accommodation of pupils who identify as transgender; whether parents are consulted or informed when such accommodations are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59880/25]
906. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has reviewed current practices in Ireland regarding the care, support, and guidance provided to children experiencing gender dysphoria, in view of the Cass Review in England (details supplied). [59881/25]
907. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is are aware of research and evidence (details supplied) which outlines the theoretical underpinnings of gender identity theory and reports harm experienced by thousands internationally; and the steps being taken to ensure that Irish healthcare services and schools provide evidence-based, balanced information, that children and families are ful…
908. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the policies or guidance her Department has issued to schools regarding the recognition and facilitation of identity trends or subcultures among pupils; the way in which schools are advised to balance these trends with parental involvement and child welfare; whether any funding or curriculum support is provided to schools in relation to these trends; …
909. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to ensure that Irish healthcare and education practices prioritise evidence-based, safeguarded, and transparent approaches for children's wellbeing in view of the Cass Review (England) (details supplied); and the steps being taken to ensure that parents are fully informed of programme content, that it is implemented …