The 1990s
Initiation

Discussions and activism on transgender rights initiate in Ireland.

The 2000s
Legal Action

2002: Dr. Lydia Foy takes the first legal case in Ireland seeking legal recognition in her female gender.

2007: The European Court of Human Rights rules in favor of transgender rights in the UK, prompting the Gender Recognition Act.

2007: Irish Supreme Court recognizes transgender rights in the “Foy v. An t-Ard Chlaraitheoir” case.

2007: High Court rules that Ireland’s failure to recognize Dr. Foy’s female gender violates her ECHR rights.

The 2010s
Progress?

2010: Irish Government establishes the Gender Recognition Advisory Group (GRAG).

2011: New government pledges legal recognition and equality protections for transgender people.

2011: GRAG report calls for legislation, suggests conditions for recognition.

2012: Minister Joan Burton pledges priority for proposed legislation.

2013: FLAC and Dr. Foy return to court seeking legal obligation for a new birth certificate.

2013: Government introduces draft Gender Recognition Bill.

2014: Government commits to publishing the Bill by year-end.

2014: Gender Recognition Act is published in December.

2015: Gender Recognition Act is passed in July, allowing self-declaration.

Source: FLAC