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Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes

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

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To develop a more caring and tolerant society where equality of opportunity is promoted and advanced, and lead the effort to improve outcomes for children and young people in Ireland.

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

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Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street , D02 XW14
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www.gov.ie/dcediy
Email:
contact@equality.gov.ie
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+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:
+35316473000

Mother and Baby Homes Information Line

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

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