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  • 7 January 2019
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Child Protection

  Ombudsman for Children supports call for Ireland to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has today (Monday) expressed his support for a recommendation by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, that Ireland should proceed with ratifying the Second Optional Protocol ...

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  • 30 October 2018
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Child Protection

  ‘One House’ pilot project to see agencies sharing information in the best interests of children – Ombudsman for Children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon has welcomed the announcement today (Tuesday 30th) of the ‘One House’ pilot project by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone. This project will mean that ...

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  • 17 September 2018
  • Type: Press Release

  Winners of national animation competition revealed by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office

    The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, is delighted to announce the 5 winners of ‘Get Animated about Rights’ – a competition celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the UNCRC with the aim of raising awareness ...

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  • 21 June 2018
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Health

  ‘Joining the Dots’ Survey Results on child-friendly healthcare in hospital

  Joint Press Release ‘Joining the Dots’ Survey Results Published by the Children’s Hospital Group Board and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office The Children’s Hospital Group Board and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office are pleased to launch ...

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  • 20 June 2018
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Mental Health

  Ombudsman for Children launches “Take My Hand” Young People’s Experiences of Mental Health Services

    The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, today launched a report to highlight the views of young people receiving inpatient mental health care.  Dr Muldoon, who presented the report to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on ...

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  • 13 June 2018
  • Type: Press Release

  State agencies need to cooperate in the best interests of children – Annual Report 2017

  Annual Report 2017 shows 1,755 new complaints, up 4% from 2016, 7% since 2015 Concerns for children experiencing mental health issues and homelessness First year dealing with complaints about Direct Provision Centres The Ombudsman for Children ...

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  • 10 May 2018
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Education

  Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 should be brought to conclusion without delay – Ombudsman for Children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, welcomes the publication of amendments to the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 by the Minister for Education and Skills. “The General Scheme of this Bill was published over ...

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  • 8 May 2018
  • Type: Press Release

  Award-winning animation studios join forces with Ombudsman for Children’s Office to help raise awareness around young people’s rights

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon today launched a unique rights awareness competition with the support of the Irish animation industry. This once-off competition is part of the 25th Anniversary of Ireland’s Ratification of the ...

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  • 1 May 2018
  • Type: Press Release

  Statement: Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, expresses concern about a potential amendment to the proposed digital age of consent

  In November 2017, the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality published a report that set out its views and recommendations on the General Scheme of the Data Protection Bill 2017. Among the Joint Committee’s recommendations ...

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  • 20 March 2018
  • Type: Press Release

  Rights Museum gives expression to children’s treasured objects

  Innovative exhibition by young people in the National Museum of Ireland The Ombudsman for Children’s Office will today (Tuesday 20 March) unveil its innovative Rights Museum curated by young people at the National Museum of Ireland, ...