Hello, Irish, and Marriage: IRELAND GETS  GENDER RECOGNITION  GENDER  JAM  The Irish Gender Recognition Bill  passed through the Seanad Eireann  today  Trans people over the age of 16  can now have their gender  recognised in law, and if they're  over 18, with no medical or  judicial oversight. irishthings:  irishgingerprincess:   ellen-is-on-oestrogen:  Well done, Ireland! 3  Hello!?! Why isn't this being celebrated worldwide!?!? Ireland is known for its conservative catholic people and now we have gay marriage and trans rights. Not only that but we are the only country in the world to achieve same sex marriage by popular vote!!!   Because we're a tiny rock and nobody cares unless they can trace their heritage here or make potato jokes.