SU-2324-10
26-02-2024
Comhairle Notes with Concern
That according to TENI, 78% of trans people in the UK and Ireland have thought about ending their lives and 40% have attempted suicide. For many people, beginning and continuing social transition brings significant relief, however college is filled with financial stresses and for many transgender students, name changes and other transition expenses are not an option, even though they are lifesaving.
Comhairle Commends
Bród Society’s dedication to supporting, helping, and creating safe spaces for transgender students in the college and on campus, as well as their ongoing work for LGBTI+ students.
Comhairle Also Notes
The strong working relationship which Comhaltas na Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe have with Bród Soc and the need to strengthen that relationship to further help and support our LGBTI+ students.
Comhairle Therefore Mandates
The VP Welfare and Equality to work in collaboration with Bród Soc to plan, implement and oversee a project to reinstate a sustainable Transgender Affirming Product Fund (T-Fund) for as long as collaborating benefits and assists both the Union and the Society.
Comhairle Further Mandates
The VP Welfare and Equality to run a yearly campaign and lobby relevant departments and ministers to introduce funding for all HEI’s to be able to provide a T Fund for their trans students.
