Ireland's Minister for Integration described the practice as 'cruel'.
The Minister told the publication:"A process that seeks for somebody to change their sexual orientation or gender identity is extremely exploitative, particularly if undertaken on someone under 18."
He added that he hopes to bring in legislation next year, but, as these things take time, it may be 2024 before we see conversion therapy being officially outlawed. Minister O'Gorman said that he has met people who have been subject to the practice, and while it doesn't happen often in Ireland, it can have a"devastating" impact on those who are subjected to it. He also described it as"exploitative"."From the point of view of having some understanding of the damage that it can do to people, it is something I feel strongly about and something I really want to progress as Equality Minister," he said.
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