Press Releases

TENI statement on gender diversity education in primary schools

TENI has been made aware this week of a letter sent by the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) to Government Ministers about teaching gender diversity to primary school children. Since then the President, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste raised their voices in support of information disseminated in education. President Michael D Higgins said: “The …

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TENI’s Welcomes New Education Officer

TENI are delighted to welcome Daire Dempsey as TENI’s Education Officer. In this role they will be offering support and resources to trans students in higher level education, as well as working with staff to create more inclusive higher education experiences. Daire can be contacted at daire@teni.ie Daire holds a Master’s degree in Equality Studies, through …

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COVID-19 Updates

UPDATE 6th April The National Gender Service (NGS) has unfortunately had to cancel their endocrine clinics in April. They will be in touch with those affected to rearrange appointments and issue prescriptions as needed. Virtual gender clinics will continue as normal. The next virtual clinic is scheduled for this Thursday, 9th April. If you have an appointment …

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Gender Recognition Review Report

TENI & BeLonG To Respond: Report on the Review of the Gender Recognition Act Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) and BeLonG To Youth Services welcome the publication of Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty’s, Report on the Review of the Gender Recognition Act today. This report sets out some key amendments to the Act …

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Open Call For Artists In The Community

We are delighted to announce our partnership with A4 Sounds and Create, who, along with artistic collaborators Gender.RIP, are inviting applications from trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming artists based in Ireland for a four-month residency award as part of We Only Want the Earth 2020. The award includes: 24-hour access to studio space at A4 Sounds A stipend and …

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