Transgender Equality Network Ireland
Intent: Advance the goals and objectives of the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II.
Details: National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy Steering Committee
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Intent: Advance the goals and objectives of the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II.
Details: National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy Steering Committee
Intent: We hoped that this matter would be prioritised as many people are suffering from the failure to include socioeconomic disadvantage as a ground for discrimination in Equality legislation. There is support from the Committee and across all political parties for this inclusion and we hoped to see it progressed without further delay::To see the matter pushed by Oireachtas members
Details: On behalf of #Addthe10th Alliance, we contacted all the party leaders, the Minister for Children & Equality, her civil servants Una NiDhubhghaill & Catehrine Roe who have taken over responsibility for this legislation. Also spokespersons on Children & Equality, as well as the relevant commitment to, ...
Intent: Input into the Pay Transparency Directive transposition
Details: Shared key concerns from business regarding the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Intent: Get updates on different strategies and policies and raise issues relevant to the department that our members are experiencing
Details: Attended CV Pillar Bilateral meeting with Department of Children Disability and Equality
Intent: Highlight key LGBTQI+ priority areas/issues to inform the development of the State UPR Report
Details: DCDE Stakeholder Consultation on UN Universal Periodic Review
Intent: Introductory meeting between new LGBT Ireland CEO, Anne Byrn, and DCDE officials, discussing equality legislation and the National LGBTQI+ Inclusion Strategy II
Details: CEO meeting with Department of Children, Disability and Equality officials
Intent: Represent LGBT Ireland at the first meeting of the Steering Committee for the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II (NLIS II), organised by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, and to secure full implementation of the NLIS II.
Details: National LGBTQI+ Inclusion Strategy II
Intent: Outline key investment priorities to support LGBTQI+ people across Ireland, with three overarching priorities: 1) Strengthening democracy and standing up to hate; 2) Investing in healthcare for all, with a focus on older LGBTQI+ people, rainbow families, transgender healthcare, and mental health supports; and 3) Ensuring sustainability in LGBTQI+ inclusion, through long-term investment in LGBTQI+ community services.
Details: LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
Intent: To brief the Department on the need for enhanced funding in this area and to request additional funding.
Details: Zoom meeting and follow-up email regarding the absence of funding for legal assistance services for victims of race discrimination.
Intent: Carol Baxter was invited to the launch of a report containing the Irish findings extracted from a 2025 survey conducted by the EU Fundamental Rights Agency on the rights of of Travellers and Roma in Europe. She was invited in her role as Assistant Secretary of Equality Rights and Participation in the Department of Children, Disability & Equality.This was to ensure departmental awareness of the data released and to contribute evidence related to ongoing policy development & implementation
Details: Invite to speak at the FRA launch in Feb 2026