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The Big Debate

Welcome to the Ombudsman for Children's Office

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    Emily Logan

    Emily Logan is Ireland’s first Ombudsman for Children and is here to make sure that the Government and other people who make decisions about young people really think about what is best for young people.

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    Human Rights Workshops

    Why not visit an OCO workshop? Open to schools and youth groups we help children to explore their rights and responsibilities and to tell us about issues that concern them.

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    Education Materials

    These materials support teachers in primary and post-primary education to explore issues relating to children’s rights in Ireland with children and young people. They are available in both English and Irish.

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Upcoming Events

St Brigids Boys NS visit the OCO

Event date: 22/05/2013

Children from 6th Class in St. Brigids Boys NS are visiting the OCO to take part in a workshop relating to children's rights and responsibilities.

St Brigids Boys NS visit the OCO

Event date: 23/05/2013

Children from 6th Class in St. Brigids Boys NS are visiting the OCO to take part in a workshop relating to children's rights and responsibilities.

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Latest News

7th May

Children's Ombudsman discussing education outcomes for children in care on Newstalk and Morning Ireland 

Newstalk (MP3)

Morning Ireland (MP3)

Tuesday 7th May

Children's Ombudsman calls for longitudinal study into educational outcomes for children in care

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Tuesday 30th April

180 New Bodies to come within Ombudsman for Children's Remit

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1st March

Children's Ombudsman and Courts Service in joint initiative to assist separating parents and their children

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