Ministers indicate refusing to use preferred pronouns will not be criminalised, as has been suggested
The Bill has seen significant public criticism as well as opposition from all parts of the political spectrum in the Oireachtas, though the Government retains the ability to push it though the legislative process if it wishes.
“You will still be able to offend other people or express views that make others uncomfortable,” she said. “You will still be able to debate and discuss issues regarding protected characteristics.” “If your views on other people’s identities go to make their lives unsafe, insecure and cause them such deep discomfort that they cannot live in peace then I believe that it is our job as legislators to restrict those freedoms for the common good. Because you cannot do and say whatever you like in our society, a society governed by laws,” she said.
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