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Wednesday, 1 April 2026 09:23

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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