The search is underway to find Ireland's best workplaces for gay, bisexual and transgender staff.

Companies employing a total of over half a million staff are involved in Ireland's first Workplace Equality Index.

It will also give a framework for employers to tackle issues like harassment and homophobic bullying.

Director of Workplace Diversity at the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network, Davin Roche, explains the idea behind the Index: