The British Supreme Court’s decision – that a ‘woman’ in law refers to biological sex – has been met with concerns from LGBTQ plus groups.
Other campaigners are welcoming the ruling.
The British Government says it brings ‘clarity’ for organisations like hospitals and sports clubs – while trans groups are expressing concern.
Here, Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says there needs to be a similar debate, and he wants to see a respectful discussion that avoids the mistakes made in the UK:
