Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 71076-25
Deputy O'Flynn asked about the diagnostic classification standards for the assessment of gender dysphoria or gender incongruence in children and adults.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: December 2025
Updated: January 2026
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Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 71076-25
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health which diagnostic classification standards her Department recognises for the assessment of gender dysphoria or gender incongruence in children and adults, including whether DSM-5, ICD-11, or other criteria apply; and whether national diagnostic criteria or clinical guidelines have been approved for use pending completion of the new Model of Care.
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