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  • 19 Samhna 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  Children speaking out on World Children’s Day – Ombudsman for Children

  Following a devastating 18 months for children and young people, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office is hosting Child Talks 2021, an opportunity for children to have their say on the impact the pandemic has had on ...

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  • 9 Samhna 2021

  Children’s voice not strong enough in Leaving Cert reform – Ombudsman for Children

  Children’s voice not strong enough in Leaving Cert reform – Ombudsman for Children The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, will today (Tuesday 9th) address the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, ...

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  • 23 Meán Fomhair 2021
  • Ábhar: Tithíocht

  Press Release: A Better Normal: Dáil debate on Ombudsman for Children’s Office initiative

  A Better Normal: Dáil debate on Ombudsman for Children’s Office initiative The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon is calling for the establishment of a time-limited, cross departmental Joint Oireachtas Committee to bring together Government departments, ...

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  • 23 Meán Fomhair 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  Press Release: New Research: Opportunity for children to influence and have their say online

  New Research: Opportunity for children to influence and have their say online TU Dublin and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office Digital Voices: Progressing children’s right to be heard through social and digital media is new research ...

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  • 20 Iúil 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  Press release: The Ombudsman for Children’s Office launches Child Talks 2021

  Tuesday July 20th 2021 Press release: Applications open for Child Talks 2021   Now in its fourth year, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office is proud to present Child Talks 2021; our annual event where children and ...

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  • 16 Meitheamh 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  Press release: The Ombudsman for Children publishes 2020 Childhood Paused: Annual Report

  The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) today (Wednesday, June 16th) is publishing 2020 Childhood Paused, its Annual Report for 2020. Complaints to the Ombudsman for Children remained high in 2020 despite the pandemic, however fewer complaints ...

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  • 24 Bealtaine 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Tithíocht

  Ombudsman for Children’s Office launches No End in Site – An investigation into the living conditions of children living on a local authority halting site

  The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO), today (Monday, May 24) published No End in Site; An investigation into the living conditions of children living on a local authority site. A Traveller Advocacy Group (TAG) initially contacted ...

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  • 17 Bealtaine 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Sláinte

  Press release: Child Specific Waiting Lists will give a true picture of the impact that delays are having on childhood

  The introduction of Child Specific Waiting Lists for acute hospitals confirmed by the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly is very much to be welcomed. This measure will give a true picture of the impact that delays ...

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  • 27 Aibreán 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Cosaint Leanaí, Inimirce

  Press Release: The Ombudsman for Children investigates the Safety and Welfare of children in Direct Provision

  The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) has published its investigation Safety and Welfare of Children in Direct Provision. This was an own volition investigation which means that we do not need a complaint to begin examining ...

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  • 21 Aibreán 2021
  • Ábhar: Míchumas, Oideachas

  Press Release: Legislation not working for children with special educational needs – Ombudsman for Children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr. Niall Muldoon addressed the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science on Tuesday, 20th April about education for children with special needs. Dr. Muldoon specifically ...