Childcare supports
Information on childcare supports available to you
Information for survivors and former residents of Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions
Trusted, high quality resources to help you navigate your parenting journey
The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce
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National ‘Aistear’ Conference welcomes the launch of innovative new ‘Nurturing Skills’ website, designed to support over 30,000 staff in early years settings
24 May 2025
Minister Foley announces €25 million in funding to deliver 1,500 additional early learning and childcare places
19 May 2025
Minister Foley awards Childminding Development Grants to over 400 Childminders
16 May 2025
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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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Department of Children, Disability and Equality
- Address:
- Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 XW14
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+353 1 647 3000
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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
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- Email:
- Telephone:
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+353 1 647 3000
Mother and Baby Homes Information Line
- Telephone:
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+353 1 6473200
Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex-Gratia Scheme
- Address:
- Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 XW14
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087 165 6460