Statement from Marie Sherlock TD on reports of the government seeking to close the National Gender Service Wait List “Government must act now. A standoff will only lead to further distress and greater waiting lists.”

Cáineann LADTA+ Páirtí an Lucht Oibre, LADT+ PSDLO & Mná an Lucht Oibre Éire, sna téarmaí is láidre, an cinneadh náireach a rinne Coiste Náisiúnta Feidhmiúcháin Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre (RA) cosc a chur ar mhná trastrasinscneach freastal ar Chomhdháil Mná Pairtí an Luch Oibre sa RA.

Labour LGBTQ+, SDLP LGBT+ & Labour Women Ireland condemns, in the strongest terms, the shameful decision by the UK Labour Party NEC to ban trans women from attending the Labour’s women’s (UK) conference.

We are failing transgender people on healthcare. Tomorrow 3rd December, we will be launching a private members bill in support of improving transgender healthcare across Ireland to get the gender reaffirming care that trans people desperately need. @labourpartyireland.bsky.social #TransHealthCare

Today we honour and remember the people we have lost, and reflect on the progress made in fighting HIV Despite the advances in treatment and testing, we can't take for granted all the progress made. Stigma still persists and we must challenge it whenever we encounter it.

@mariesherlock.bsky.social addressing the @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social General Assembly outlining some of the work the @labourpartyireland.bsky.social is doing to progress issues for the LGBTQ+ community, in particular for #Trans people. #RainbowRose #RainbowRoseGA

Dajana Bakic, President of @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social delivers a report on the work of the board since the last General Assembly. Lots of work going on and a clear strategic plan to progress the work of Rainbow Rose across Europe. #RainbowRose #RainbowRoseGA

Irju Vaateri Secretary General of the Young European Socialists addresses the General Assembly of @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social and confirms their solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community across Europe. #RainbowRose #RainbowRoseGA

The indomitable Rhonda Donaghey of @labourpartyireland.bsky.social Women speaking to the General Assembly of @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social laying out the history of change in Ireland through progressive change. #RainbowRose #RainbowRoseGA

Stefen Löfven President of PES addresses the General Assembly of @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social confirming the continued support of PES for the LGBTQ+ community in Europe. #RainbowRose #RainbowRoseGA

Sara Philips holds the room spellbound at the General Assembly of @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social as she talks about the state of play for #Trans people in Ireland and internationally. Such a brilliant speaker and making it so relatable to the personal experience of Trans people. #RainbowRose

Sara Philips, a trans activist in Ireland, leads a workshop on ‘Misconceptions, misinformation, agendas and ideologies’ Not a sound in the room as she outlines the issues faced by the trans community across Europe and what PES member parties can do in support #RainbowRose #RainbowRoseGA

We are proud to be hosting the General Assembly of @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social here in Dublin for the first time. Delegates from across Europe representing LGBTQ+ sections of national political parties who are members of the Party of European Socialists. #rainbowrose #RainbowRoseGA

Wishing President Michael D. & Sabina Higgins a happy, healthy retirement. 🌹 Forever an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, President Higgins opened Áras an Uachtaráin to us — making people feel seen, heard & included. His voice of compassion & solidarity will be remembered. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇮🇪

Not a bad turnout with @labourpartyireland.bsky.social @labourlgbtq.bsky.social outside of Aviva Stadium yesterday! Got mixed reactions from crowd but nonetheless some positive cheers, both Irish and Hungarians! Orbán's bigotry and blatant authoritarianism will not be tolerated here!

📢 PROTEST AGAINST VIKTOR ORBÁN Orbán will be attending the IRL v HUN game tomorrow. Join us 7pm, Aviva on Shelbourne Road, to say NO to... - sportswashing authoritarianism - intimidation and silencing opposition - banning Budapest Pride - homophobia, transphobia and bigotry - dismantling democracy

Jack Saul – A Little-Known Queer History Discover the extraordinary story of Dublin’s forgotten queer figure. 📅 Exhibition Dates: 26 September – 11 October ⏰ Opening Hours: 12:00 – 17:30 (Closed Mondays & Sundays) 📍 Venue: Outhouse Theatre, 105 Capel Street outhouse.ie/jack-saul-a-...

Love In The Lav Virtual book launch, next Thursday Sep 4 at 5pm. Free public event, RVSP here: www.nacbs.org/event-detail... Love in the Lav was featured in the Dublin InQuirer in June. www.dublininquirer.com/new-book-doc... Averill Earls, PhD Associate Professor of History, St. Olaf College

We are proud to be marching in support of Trans rights tomorrow at Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin at 2pm and Trans Plus Pride Cork at 2pm. We are proud of our history of fighting for trans rights but there is still so much to be done, especially for trans healthcare. 🏳️‍⚧️ ⚧️ #TransPride #TransRights

Labour’s record on LGBTQ rights in Ireland is second to none. Most major progress for our community happened with Labour’s support. It’s nice not to be politically alone in delivering legislation to address these unjust historical convictions thanks to SF, SocDem, Greens, PBP and IND TDs.

It was early 2017 when I and @aoifeleahy.bsky.social as co-chairs of @labourlgbtq.bsky.social met Ged Nash TD to discuss his Bill calling for an apology from the State, that happened in June 2018. Now in June 2025 we are nearing our final goal to address pre-1993 convictions. gcn.ie/bill-disrega...

TODAY AT 5pm 🛑 Wear red and join us today outside Leinster House on Kildare Street to add your voice to the calls for peace for Gaza 🇵🇸 🕊️ labour.ie/israel-is-ca... #Gaza #Peace #Palestine

A train journey across time and into a different country from our former co-chairperson, Fabian McGrath. A quick listen on this day, 10 years ago for Marriage Equality. Happy 10 Years of Marriage Equality to all.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌹 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Labour LGBTQ+ is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Siobhán O’Dowd, a pioneering LGBTQ+ activist, community leader, and tireless advocate for justice, equality, and inclusion. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Republic of Ireland rises up the ILGA (Europe) Rainbow Map to 14th place! This is great news, but we can do better. As noted, Ireland remains weak on many different LGBTQI+ issues. Contact your local Councillors, TDs, Senators, and MEPs to inform them how we must improve LGBTQI+ rights.

Just out! Our peer-reviewed critique of the Cass Review has been published by BMC Medical Research Methodology. Please read and share. We show that the Cass Review is fatally flawed and should not be the basis for policy or practice in transgender healthcare. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

10 years ago, Ireland said Yes to Equality, to make Grá the Law. Please join us as we reflect on what this change meant to the LGBTQI+ community in Ireland, where we are 10 years on, and also what work still needs to be done in the fight for full equality for the LGBTQI+ community in Ireland. 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌹

Sinn Féin are showing their true colours when it comes to trans rights. Labour believes in unequivocal support and tangible action for the transgender community. We won't waver. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Intersex and non-binary people exist—and are loved. 🌹🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

As transgender rights are being rolled back and attacked across the globe, visibility must be paired with action. A world without transgender people has never existed and it never will. Trans rights are human rights 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌹

With @theoutingfestival.bsky.social we organised a protest outside the embassy of #Hungary, with support of Labour Cllr’s @cllrfionaconnelly.bsky.social @brianmcdonagh.bsky.social, MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social SocDem TD @sineadgibney.bsky.social, Mr Dublin Leather @lmi.bsky.social and others

Stand with Budapest Pride! @labourlgbtq.bsky.social