Today marks International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Currently in Ireland conversion therapy remains legal in The Republic of Ireland and Alan Edge Campaign Officer of Ban Conversion Therapy at LGBT Ireland joined Anton to discuss why now is the time to put an end to conversion therapy in Ireland.

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