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Consultations

  • Public Consultation on the next Government Policy Framework for the Participation of Children and Young ...

    1 December 2022

  • Consultation and Governance of Growing Up in Ireland

    2 September 2022

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    23 August 2022

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Publications

  • Provision of Educational and Community Services – National Centre for Research and Remembrance

    23 January 2023

  • Membership of Autism Innovation Strategy Oversight and Advisory Group

    23 January 2023

  • ISL Act Report: Video 16 - Appendix 1, ISL Act Reporting Advisory Group member organisations

    22 January 2023

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Press releases

  • Minister O’ Gorman and Minister Rabbitte welcome the appointment of the Board of the National Disability ...

    26 January 2023

  • Minister O’Gorman leads the Irish delegation at Ireland’s appearance at the 92nd session of the United ...

    24 January 2023

  • Citywest Transit Hub to pause entry of new International Protection arrivals to its emergency ...

    24 January 2023

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    Roderic O'Gorman

    Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

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    Anne Rabbitte

    Minister of State with responsibility for Disability

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    Joe O'Brien

    Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities,  Minister of State with responsibility for Integration

Senior management

  • Kevin McCarthy

    Secretary General of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

  • Dr. Anne Marie Brooks

    Assistant Secretary General, Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division

  • Dermot Ryan

    Assistant Secretary General, Corporate and Business Support Division

  • Laura McGarrigle

    Assistant Secretary General, Adoption and Mother and Baby Homes Division

  • Carol Baxter

    Assistant Secretary General, International Protection, Integration and Equality Division

  • Lara Hynes

    Acting Assistant Secretary General, Child Policy and Tusla Governance Division

  • Vacant Position

    Assistant Secretary General, Youth, Governance, Communications and Research Division

  • Sheenagh Rooney

    Assistant Secretary General, Ukraine Programme Management Office

About

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

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Contacts

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth - Head Office

Address:
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street , D02 XW14
Website:
www.gov.ie/dcediy
Email:
contact@equality.gov.ie
Phone number:
+353 1 6473000
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Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth - Minister's Office

Address:
Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street , D02 XWI4
Website:
www.gov.ie/dcediy
Email:
minister@equality.gov.ie
Phone number:
+353 1 6473000

Mother and Baby Homes Information Line

Website:
gov.ie/report
Email:
motherandbabyhomes@equality.gov.ie
Phone number:
+353 1 6473200

Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex-Gratia Scheme

Address:
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street
Email:
MRJScheme@equality.gov.ie
Phone number:
087 165 6460

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