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    Minister of State with responsibility for Disability

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  • Dr Fergal Lynch

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

  • Bernie McNally

    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, Youth Justice, Adoption, Youth and Participation Division

  • Conor Rowley

    Assistant Secretary General, Child Policy and Tusla Governance Division

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    Assistant Secretary General, Justice, International Protection and Equality 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
Website:
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

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:
087 143 3235
087 165 6460

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