Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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216. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the external consultancy organisation or provider which delivered diversity and inclusion training within his Department in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the costs associated with such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16373/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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My Department is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Our Statement of Strategy, Le Chéile 23, is underpinned by the values set out in the Civil Service Renewal Plan and is committed to human rights, equality and anti-discrimination. A key action for 2022 arising from this is Ag Obair Le Chéile. This is a comprehensive action plan to develop the Department's people, culture and organisation to deliver, improve and transform the Department.

The Department’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group was established last year with the aim to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace. This Group is a cross representative group and will play an integral role in driving forward the Department’s vision for EDI to create a fairer and more inclusive workspace for employees from all backgrounds.

Since 2019 Legal Island has provided EDI training to this Department. The cost associated with such services for each of the years requested is set out in the table below.