Access Officers
The Disability Act (2005) requires all public bodies to have at least one Access Officer.
Access Officers are a liaison point for people with disabilities who wish to access IHREC’s office space and services.
As per the Disability Act 2005, Access Officers:
“provide or arrange for and co-ordinate the provision of assistance and guidance to persons with disabilities in accessing its services”.
IHREC’s Access Officers have responsibility for IHREC’s services only and cannot provide assistance with accessing the services of any other body.
Where a member of the public has an access query relating to any of the above areas, the relevant access officer will be available to address their query and provide required information in an accessible manner.
Phone: (01) 8589601
Email: access@ihrec.ie
Access Officer Responsibilities
IHREC’s Access Officers provide or arrange for and co-ordinate the provision of assistance and guidance to persons with disabilities in accessing IHREC’s services.
We currently have 5 Access Officers. Each Access Officer is responsible for facilitating access to their individual area:
They ensure that IHREC’s building is accessible to people with disabilities
They ensure that IHREC’s website and its content is accessible to people with disabilities
They ensure that IHREC’s legal services are accessible to people with disabilities and information regarding the services is communicated in an accessible manner
They ensure that IHREC’s Your Rights service is accessible to people with disabilities and information regarding the service is communicated in an accessible manner.
They ensure that people who will be joining IHREC as staff members have all required supports and access for commencing their roles, and information regarding their role and its requirements are communicated in an accessible manner.
Website Accessibility
We are committed to making our website accessible, in accordance with the European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020 and the EU Accessibility Act 2025.
Building Accessibility
The office of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is located on 16-22 Green Street Dublin 7. The eircode is D07 CR20 and a map of the location is available here. https://goo.gl/maps/m1oNAiwmdNH2
There are two accessible parking spaces on Green Street, directly outside the entrance to the Commission. These are free to use with a valid parking permit which is clearly displayed. For more information, see the Dublin City Council webpage.
There is paid, on-street parking available on Green Street also, however there are limited spaces available. The closest bus stop (route 83) is a 5 minute walk away on Church St.
The Commission occupies three floors of the building. The ground floor / reception and first and third floors. The first and third floors are accessible by a lift.
A fully accessible Changing Places toilet facility is available on the ground floor. The facility gives more space and appropriate equipment for people who need the help of a carer to undertake their personal hygiene safely and comfortably. For detailed information about the features and usage of the facility, see our Changing Places webpage.
There are accessible toilets on all floors
Changing Places Facility
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission warmly welcomes people with disabilities and carers to use the fully accessible Changing Places toilet facility in our offices at 16-22 Green Street, Dublin 7.
This purpose-built facility gives people with disabilities and carers more space and the right equipment to take care of personal hygiene in safety and comfort.
The Changing Places toilet goes beyond a conventional wheelchair-accessible toilet that includes additional assistive technology of a hoist and height adjustable adult-sized changing bench.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
9.00 – 13.00
14.00 – 17.00
Please note that our reception is closed from 13.00-14.00. If you would like to use the facility during this time, don’t hesitate to contact us in advance so that we can accommodate you.
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 8589601
Email: changingplaces@ihrec.ie
Events
Our aim is to provide an inclusive and welcoming events space for all. In order to make our events as accessible as possible please let us know if you have specific requirements (dietary, medical, assistive technologies or any other personal requirements) and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
The Commission’s event space is located on the ground floor of the building and is fully wheelchair accessible.
There is an induction loop system in place in the auditorium. Please let us know in advance if you are attending an event and require the use of the loop.
We have ISL interpreters available for most large events organised by the Commission. Please let us know in advance if you are attending an event and require ISL interpreter.
Seating arrangements in the auditorium can be adapted to allow sufficient space for wheelchair users.
Assistance dogs or guide dogs are welcome in the building and toileting arrangements can be made.
Legal
We can provide help to people who are seeking to access our legal services, if they need information in a more accessible format.
Your Rights
We can help to provide people who want to know more about their rights with information in a more accessible format.
Contact an access officer
Please fill our the contact form to contact an access officer.
Alternatively, you can email access@ihrec.ie or call 01 8589601