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  • 19 November 2019
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Education

  Child Talks 2019 – Children having their say on World Children’s Day

  Child Talks will see nine young people take to the stage to share their views and experiences on World Children’s Day. The Kabin Crew, a collective of young singers and rappers, supported by Music Generation, will ...

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  • 14 November 2019
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Housing

  Consensus finally emerging on actions needed to address child homelessness – Ombudsman for Children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has expressed his hope that the actions identified in two reports focused on child homelessness which were published today (Thursday), will be pursued across all parties. The Impact of ...

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  • 18 October 2019
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Disability

  Over 1,000 people flock to Croke Park for Beyond Limits; Empowering young people with disabilities

  Michael McKillop, Mark Pollock, Joanne O’Riordan, Ellen Keane, Adam Harris and Izzy’s Wheels are just some of the speakers that children, parents, carers and other attending Beyond Limits can look forward to this Saturday. Over 1,000 ...

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  • 26 September 2019
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Education

  OCO and UNICEF Ireland work with Government to consult children on climate

  The Government is to consult with children and young people on the global climate crisis, giving a major boost to child rights in Ireland. The development means young people will be given input into shaping the ...

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  • 24 September 2019
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Education

  Guidelines for reduced timetables should prevent practice being used as informal suspension – Ombudsman for Children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh, of proposed guidelines on the use of reduced timetables in schools. “In June of this year, ...

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  • 17 September 2019
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Child Protection

  One stop shop for victims of sexual abuse should be available to all – Ombudsman for Children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon today (Monday) attended the opening of the Barnahus, One House Project in Galway. Niall congratulated all of those involved in making the pilot scheme happen and called for a ...

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  • 20 August 2019
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Disability

  Beyond Limits 2019 the first event of its kind for young people with disabilities

  Beyond Limits: Empowering young people with disabilities, a summit for young people with disabilities will be launched on Tuesday, 20th August at Croke Park. The event itself takes place at Croke Park on Saturday 19th October ...

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  • 25 July 2019
  • Type: Press Release, Statement
  • Topic: Disability

  Beyond Limits 2019 – Empowering Young People with Disabilities

  Beyond Limits; an event for children and young people with disabilities will take place on 19th October 2019 in Croke Park with 1,000 children, parents and carers expected to attend. Where: Croke Park, Dublin When: Saturday, ...

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  • 12 July 2019

  Prompt Payments by Public Sector Bodies Quarterly Period 2: 2019

  It is a Government requirement that all central Government Departments, the Health Service Executive, the local authorities and all other public sector bodies, including the Ombudsman for Children’s Office,  pay their suppliers within 15 calendar days ...

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  • 19 June 2019

  Homelessness is a real children’s issue – Ombudsman for Children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs today (Wednesday) to discuss the OCO’s No Place Like Home report and how homelessness is affecting children. Speaking following his appearance ...