Finding your identity is a big part of becoming your own person. For many people, this happens as a young adult in college. Trinity College strives to be a safe and accepting place to explore who you are. It is important to remember that there is no ‘correct’ way to come out. What is important is that you feel comfortable in your exploration and know that you are always worthy of respect and autonomy.
If you are looking for advice, want information, or just want to have a chat, you contact Chloe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., our LGBT Rights Officer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Q-Soc Trinity’s LGBTQ@ society (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Women, trans, and non-binary people across the island continue to struggle against barriers to equality. Period dignity is one of the most basic things our community can ask for. If you menstruate, you should be able to access pads and tampons when you need them so that you can go about your day.
Period products can and should be available in every TCD toilet for all student and staff.
In Spring 2023, Estates & Facilities and TCDSU launched a free period product scheme, which was funded by Trinity Trust. The product dispensers were stocked on a daily basis, similarly to other basic supplies like toilet paper or soap. Period products were procured from @we.are.riley, an Irish-owned brand that makes biodegradable products with zero bleach, toxins, or harmful chemicals. The scheme saw unprecedented demand. Unfortunately, the funding provided ran out within a two month period. The TCDSU President and Welfare & Equality Officer have been lobbying for sustained and increased funding for the coming academic year.
On 8 March 2022, the Irish Government announced the roll-out of free period products in further education and the training sector. 9 colleges across 6 ETBs (Education and Training Boards) are involved in this pilot initiative, which will see free, sustainable period products and dispensers for students. Trinity College Dublin is not included in this pilot project, and it is unlikely that public funding for period products will reach us anytime soon.
Until that happens, it is vital that the College steps in to ensure that every bathroom across our campuses has a dispenser for free tampons and pads.
It is also important to flag that there is an overwhelming lack of gender-neutral bathrooms across the College. Your Union is fighting on this. You are part of an organisation built on solidarity — we haven’t won until every member has equal access.
The second Hilary Term round of applications closed in February, if you would like to learn more about this please contact Chloe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!
Trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming students can apply to this fund to facilitate their transition. Applicants of the fund may apply for financial compensation for items to assist in their transition. These include but are not limited to:
Chest binders
Clothing
Deed poll
Gaffs
Gender recognition certificate
Jewellery
Makeup
Packers
Trans tape
We have a reference price list if you want a guide as to how much money is needed for certain items.
€20,000 allocation from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Fund.
€2,000 to be made available each academic year for ten years.
Maximum of €200 available for each student.
If you have any questions you can contact Chloe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Niko at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
