Liveline criticised in Dáil debate

• Published date: 24 June 2022

He was addressing the Dáil during a debate on LGBTQI+ issues just over a week after RTÉ's Liveline programme sparked controversy with a three-day discussion on transgender people

The broadcaster was criticised by TDs during a near three-hour session which also focused on progress around LGBTQI+ rights and forthcoming legislation.

Mr O'Gorman said while Pride is celebrated, "we also have to recognise the struggles that many in the LGBTQI+ community continue to face, particularly right now those in the trans community who too often hear in public discourse their very existence debated".

Ireland has made huge strides in recent decades, he said, but there is a need to be aware of, and avoid, the kind of social regression seen in other countries.

"To be in a situation where you see your human rights go backwards in your lifetime is something that must be truly, truly terrifying," he said.

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