Fine Gael rep Maria Walsh is also criticising Ireland for not yet banning the practice.
A Midlands MEP is demanding a European wide ban on conversion therapy practices.
Speaking as Co-Chair of the European Parliament’s LGBTQI+ Intergroup, Maria Walsh is warning they remain prevalent across the EU.
She is criticising Ireland for not yet banning conversion therapy, despite its record on LGBTQI+ rights.
This is a citizens’ initiative backed by over 1.2 million people urging action.
She says such practices are harmful and driven by hate and fear:
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