In my previous article I revealed how the National Gender Service (NGS) and its Model of Care (MoC) was created separately to the broad consultation
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How the National Gender Service’s Model of Care came to be
What exactly is the Model of Care (MoC) that the National Gender Service at St Columcille’s Hospital in Loughlinstown follows? One would hope that it
As the trans community celebrates victory against terrorism the Irish media continue to stoke a culture war
Over the last few weeks two internationally significant events pertaining to the trans community took place on this island. On the one hand Belfast became
In Dublin and Mayo we saw just how much of a threat extremists are to gender rights
Pride month and the time surrounding it should be when the LGBTQIA+ community can celebrate its existence and be celebrated. In spite of centuries of
Irish anti-trans group confirms it reached out to far-right journalist Andy Ngo
Anti-trans group The Countess has admitted to contacting the far-right journalist Andy Ngo last week. It came in the aftermath of attacks on the rights
LiveLyin: How RTÉ’s Liveline promoted a campaign of anti-trans lies
I am angry writing this. I think you will be angry when you read it. It seems that RTÉ’s flagship phone-in show Liveline has distorted
Punching down has made comedians and journalists a laughing stock
There’s always been a curious intersection between comedians and journalists. Comedians will tell you that their routines challenge social norms, unpack the hypocrisies of our
The ever-growing wait for trans healthcare
When I first discussed going on hormones with my psychotherapist he asked if I was thinking of going public or private. “I’ve heard about Loughlinstown”,