The HSE said there had been an increased demand for services at the National Gender Service at St Columcille’s Hospital in Dublin. However, Fionn still needs more procedures, which he can't be referred for unless he is seen by the National Gender Service. Aoife Martin: "No one is advocating for better trans healthcare over other services or at the expense of other services." No one is advocating for better trans healthcare over other services or at the expense of other services. Outside of trans healthcare trans people also have the same healthcare needs as the rest of the general population.

Source: Irish Examiner December 04, 2020 18:59 UTC