The draft legislation has been working its way through both Houses of the Oireachtas.
If enacted, it would allow passports and other civil registration documents to recognise a person's new gender – in the case where someone has chosen to change it.
It comes amid widespread international coverage of Caitlyn Jenner – formerly American athlete Bruce Jenner – in recent days.
Minister Brendan Howlin says a 'fair minded' Irish Government and public will look to help the transgender community.
