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  • 28 Márta 2010
  • Cineál: Ráiteas

  Opinion article by the Ombudsman for Children for the Irish Examiner

  Irish Examiner Opinion Piece on Separated Children – Read ‘Equal Care for all Children’ here

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  • 7 Márta 2010
  • Cineál: Ráiteas

  Statement by the Ombudsman for Children on Budget 2011

  As the independent body with statutory responsibility for promoting and monitoring children’s rights and welfare in Ireland, the Ombudsman for Children has the authority to give advice to Government Ministers on matters related to the rights ...

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  • 13 Iúil 2010
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Dlí Teaghlaigh

  Legal gaps mean children remain vulnerable

  The Ombudsman for Children chose the occasion of the publication of her 5th annual report to once again highlight the need for constitutional change on the rights of the child. Current gaps in law, policy and ...

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  • 22 Meitheamh 2010
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Sláinte

  Children’s Ombudsman outlines her concerns on new Health (Amendment) Bill 2010

  Children’s Ombudsman uses unique statutory powers to outline concerns in Advice submitted to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Read OCO’s Advice on the Health (Amendment) Bill here On 8 March 2010, the Minister for ...

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  • 28 Bealtaine 2010
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Dlí Teaghlaigh

  Children’s Ombudsman calls for clarity on the application of the ‘in camera’ rule

  Ombudsman for Children urges Taoiseach to examine application of ‘in camera’ rule as part of legislative change ‘In camera’ rule as currently interpreted can shield institutions from scrutiny and is not acting in the best interests ...

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  • 11 Bealtaine 2010
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Cosaint Leanaí

  Children’s Ombudsman publishes investigation report on the implementation of Children First

  This report is the result of an investigation launched by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in November 2008 into the implementation of Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children by the Health ...

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  • 16 Feabhra 2010
  • Cineál: Ráiteas
  • Ábhar: Dlí Teaghlaigh

  Statement on the report by the Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendment on Children

  Statement by the Ombudsman for Children on the publication of the report by the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children Today represents a new beginning in terms of the relationship between the Irish State ...

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  • 15 Feabhra 2010
  • Cineál: Ráiteas

  Statement on investigation into implementation of Children First

  Statement by the Ombudsman for Children on her investigation into the implementation of Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children The Ombudsman for Children has completed her investigation into the implementation of ...

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  • 19 Samhna 2009
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Inimirce

  Inferior care for separated children must stop

  Separated children who have come to Ireland without their parents are not receiving adequate support from the State and are dealing with an asylum process that doesn’t take into account their age or vulnerability, according to ...

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  • 12 Deireadh Fomhair 2009
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Míchumas, Tithíocht

  Children’s Ombudsman calls for consideration of children with special needs in housing policy

  Poor housing, long delays, lack of communication rank highly in complaints to OCO OCO report makes recommendations, urges action from local authorities and Government Download the report ‘A review of complaints on behalf of children with ...