About the Department of Children, Disability and Equality

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality's mission is to enhance the lives of children, young people, adults, families and communities, recognising diversity and promoting equality of opportunity.

You can read more about the department's goals in the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Statement of Strategy 2023-2025.

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality is made up of the following divisions:

• Child Policy and Tusla Governance Division
• Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division
• Organisation and Strategy Development Division
• Disability Division
• Equality, Rights, and Participation Division
• Mother and Baby Homes, Finance and Research Division

Further details as to the department’s structure and management tiers are available on Who Does What.

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality is a JAM card-friendly organisation.

The Department's office address is as follows:

Miesian Plaza
50 - 58 Baggot Street Lower
Dublin 2
D02 XW14

Miesian Plaza is centrally located in Dublin City and is easily accessible via bus, rail, Luas, bicycle, and taxi.

Getting Here by Bus

The nearest bus stops include Baggot Street Lower (1 - 2-minute walk), Merrion Square South (3 - 5 minute walk), Clare Street (5-minute walk), and Pearse Street (8-minute walk).

Getting Here by Rail

Pearse Station (DART and commuter services) is approximately a 10 - 12 minute walk from Miesian Plaza.

Connolly Station and Grand Canal Dock Station are also within reasonable walking distance or a short Luas or taxi journey.

Getting Here by Luas

Luas Green Line (Primary Route): nearest stops are St Stephen’s Green (12-minute walk) and Dawson Street (12-minute walk).

Services operate frequently towards Broombridge and Brides Glen.

Luas Red Line (Alternative Route): nearest stop is Westmoreland (15 - 18 minute walk).

From here, walk via College Green, Nassau Street, and Baggot Street Lower.

Getting Here by Bicycle

Bicycle parking is available in the vicinity of Miesian Plaza. Please contact your host in advance if specific arrangements are required.

Cyclists should refer to mobile maps to identify the best route.

Getting Here by Taxi

Taxi address: Miesian Plaza, 50 - 58 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XW14.

Taxi ranks are located nearby on Baggot Street, Mespil Road Merrion Square, and St Stephen’s Green.

Journey Planning

Please use the TFI National Journey Planner to plan your visit.

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