Carol Baxter

Carol Baxter

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 320

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Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
First Seen
16 September 2016
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Assistant Secretary

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthDepartment of Justice and Equality

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 32)

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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, ...

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Emails were sent to all relevant persons on January 15th, follow up emails fo deputies and party leaders who submitted parliamentary questions to the Minister on the matter, & emails to the relevant civil servants on January 23rd, and April 2nd - Email

Ibec

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2026-01-21

Intent: Input into the Pay Transparency Directive transposition

Details: Shared key concerns from business regarding the EU Pay Transparency Directive

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EmailMeetingVirtual Meeting

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

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Meeting

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

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Call between LGBT Ireland CEO Anne Byrne and Carol Baxter to ask for more details about the implementation mechanisms for the National LGBTQI+ Inclusion Strategy following the steering group meeting - Phone callThe Department of Children, Disability and Equality held the first meeting of the Steering Committee for the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II on Wednesday 19th November and LGBT Ireland attended. - Meeting

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

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Email

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.

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Funding proposal sent by email on 19 December 2025 - EmailZoom meeting on 21 November 2025. - Meeting

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

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Email