In response to a Parliamentary Question Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has noted that the Programme for Government contains a commitment to provide for the legal recognition of transgender persons. She stated "the report of the Gender Recognition Advisory Group will make recommendations as to the legislation required to provide for such recognition and it is my intention that legislation will be proposed as soon as practicable, following receipt of the report". Readers who wish to know more about the case taken by Lydia Foy which has led to this law reform are referred to a briefing note prepared by the Free Legal Advice Centre.