As Ireland marks the 10th anniversary of its Gender Recognition Act, which allows for gender self-identification, the legislation is being celebrated for the relief and dignity it has brought to transgender citizens. However, the anniversary comes amidst a rising tide of “gender-critical” activism and political opposition that was largely absent when the law first passed. Campaigners warn that the consensus which allowed the law to pass is fracturing under new social pressures.
Date: December 23, 2025. Source: theguardian.com