Cir. 12/2025 – Establishment of AHCPS Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Network
10 June 2025
Dear Branch Secretary
We’re excited to announce the beginning of an important journey—and we’d love your help in shaping it.
We’re setting up an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Network within The AHCPS and we’re seeking passionate volunteers to help lay the foundation.
This network will be a supportive space and voice for people across all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to include and amplify the voices and experiences of:
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Neurodivergent people
- People with additional needs
- Carers and supporters of people with additional needs
- People from ethnically and culturally diverse communities
- Anyone with experience of marginalisation or a passion for inclusive change
Whether you have experience, are an ally, or simply want to be part of building a more inclusive and welcoming environment—your insight and support would be invaluable.
Our first step will be to bring interested volunteers together to shape the purpose and vision of the network, and to explore how we can make a meaningful difference in our organisation and beyond. The group can then decide on a communications format (WhatsApp, email etc)
If you’d like to get involved we would be delighted to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas.
Let’s work together to create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected.
If you are interested please contact kwhite@ahcps.ie by 24th June 2025, who will act as facilitator for the network.
Best regards
Ciaran Rohan
General Secretary
Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants