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# transgender - Wednesday 2 May, 2012

Opinion

Column: ‘Support for my coming out reflects changing attitudes in Ireland’

02/05/12 5,002 Views 55 Comments

The Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer said publicly for the first time this week that he is gay. Writing for TheJournal.ie, he explains the reasons behind his decision to come out…

# transgender - Tuesday 10 April, 2012

Miss Universe

Miss Universe to allow transgender contestants from 2013

10/04/12 6,737 Views 22 Comments

The contest will allow transgender women from next year, following the outcry when a Canadian entrant was kicked out.

# transgender - Saturday 31 March, 2012

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

31/03/12 7,323 Views No Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

Civil Partnerships

Transgender woman becomes first to enter Irish same-sex partnership

31/03/12 4,629 Views 27 Comments

Transgender people can currently only enter same-sex civil partnerships if their new gender was registered in another country.

# transgender - Saturday 25 February, 2012

Gender

Explainer: Gender Identity issues

25/02/12 3,014 Views 52 Comments

This week, a controversial advert was pulled from many Irish television stations after complaints it was “deeply transphobic”. Here, we take a closure look at the issue of gender identity.

# transgender - Friday 24 February, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Friday

24/02/12 4,851 Views 6 Comments

Your nightly news round-up…

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Friday

24/02/12 4,910 Views 3 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

From Business ETC Transgender

Controversial Paddy Power Ladies’ Day ad pulled

24/02/12 7,615 Views 38 Comments

Having earlier given the ad its approval for airing, Clearcast yesterday apologised for any offence and said the ad should “no longer run” in its current format.

# transgender - Monday 20 February, 2012

Transgender

Boy, 5, lives as girl in one of youngest cases of Gender Identity Disorder

20/02/12 11,171 Views 115 Comments

Zach Avery behaved like a normal three-year-old boy until one day he decided he wanted to be a girl, according to reports.

Transgender This post contains videos

Call for ‘transphobic’ Paddy Power advert to be withdrawn

20/02/12 10,757 Views 206 Comments

The Transgender Equality Network Ireland has called the advert “deeply hurtful” – but Paddy Power says it was intended to be “a bit of mild mannered fun”.

# transgender - Thursday 16 February, 2012

Opinion

Column: ‘I know I’m a woman, and my gender should be recognised’

16/02/12 6,317 Views 142 Comments

Transgender woman Louise Hannon describes how the trans community still face humiliating hurdles – and argues proposed new laws must be changed.

# transgender - Friday 20 January, 2012

Equality

European transgender forum to meet in Ireland

20/01/12 2,249 Views 28 Comments

The Transgender Equality Network Ireland hopes by hosting the Council, trans visibility in Ireland will be increased.

# transgender - Tuesday 27 December, 2011

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UNESCO praises Irish anti-homophobic bullying campaign

27/12/11 2,882 Views 14 Comments

International conference hears that BeLonG To group’s work will be written into the UN toolkit as an example of how to tackle homophobic bullying of young people.

# transgender - Friday 16 September, 2011

Third Gender

Australia adds third gender to passports

16/09/11 1,453 Views 23 Comments

Australian passports will now offer a third option to transgender people.

# transgender - Sunday 14 August, 2011

Cuba

Cuba transgender wedding shows shifting attitudes

14/08/11 870 Views 30 Comments

A gay man and a transgender woman have tied the knot in Cuba in a first-of-its kind wedding for the country.

# transgender - Friday 15 July, 2011

Transgender

Transgender people will be forced to divorce to achieve recognition

15/07/11 1,404 Views 38 Comments

The Transgender Equality Network says recommendations for new legislation will force people who are married to make a choice between gender recognition and their relationship.

9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Friday

15/07/11 2,326 Views 3 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# transgender - Friday 1 July, 2011

Thailand

Thailand’s transgender population say ID cards confuse at polls

01/07/11 393 Views 5 Comments

Members of the Trans-Female Association of Thailand are calling for their government to recognise transsexual, transgender and homosexual people.

# transgender - Friday 20 May, 2011

Homophobia This post contains videos

Anti-homophobic bullying ad hits half-million views mark on YouTube

20/05/11 1,445 Views 11 Comments

Group behind StandUp! campaign now speaking to Government on commitment to targeting bullying of gay, lesbian and transgender young people.

# transgender - Tuesday 26 April, 2011

Column

Column: “I was let down by those I trusted and had faith in”

26/04/11 3,021 Views 1 Comment

Last week, Louise Hannon became the first transgender person to have their case for discrimination recognised by the Equality Authority when she was awarded €35,000. Here she explains her reasons for taking the case.

# transgender - Tuesday 19 April, 2011

Discrimination

Transgender worker “absolutely delighted” with €35,000 award

19/04/11 981 Views 16 Comments

But Louise Hannon says she would prefer not to be regarded as “disabled” under Irish law.

# transgender - Monday 18 April, 2011

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Monday

18/04/11 2,405 Views 8 Comments

In today’s Fix: HSE apologises over misdiagnosed miscarriages; Houghton and Whelan are out of RTÉ soccer show; and Vladimir Putin shows off his latest hobby.

Discrimination

Transgender worker awarded €35,000 over workplace discrimination

18/04/11 2,855 Views 23 Comments

Louise Hannon waived her anonymity to publicise the case.

# transgender - Friday 25 February, 2011

Take 5

Take 5: Friday

25/02/11 1,279 Views No Comments

Five things you need to know: the scramble to leave Libya, a war-time era shell in Wexford, and who’s getting to crush Seán Fitzpatrick’s BMW.

The Sun

The Sun’s transgender quiz criticised as “offensive” and unacceptable

25/02/11 4,548 Views 8 Comments

Transgender rights campaigners criticise online quiz that invites readers to vote on whether pics are of “ladies or laddies”.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

Michael Taft
Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
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Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
By Lisa McInerney - @SwearyLady

Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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