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Department of Children, Disability and Equality

National Conversation on Education:  The First Five Years and School Age Childcare

National Conversation on Education: The First Five Years and School Age Childcare

As part of the National Conversation on Education the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality (DCDE) is undertaking an online survey. It is open from 4th February 2026 until 12th March 2026.

Information for survivors and former residents of Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions

Information on childcare supports available to you

The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce


Ministers


Senior management

About

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality's mission is to lead the effort to improve the outcomes for children and young people in Ireland.

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Contacts

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Address:
Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 XW14
Website:
Email:

contact@dcde.gov.ie

Telephone:
+353 1 647 3000
Map:
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Department of of Children, Disability and Equality - Minister's Office

Address:
Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 XW14
Website:
Email:

minister@dcde.gov.ie

Telephone:
+353 1 647 3000

Mother and Baby Homes Information Line

Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex-Gratia Scheme

Address:
Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 XW14
Email:

MRJScheme@dcde.gov.ie

Telephone:
087 165 6460

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