The Ombudsman for Children’s Office has today (Monday), welcomed the commencement of Part 5 of the Teaching Council Act, also known as the fitness-to-teach provision, which will allow the Teaching Council to investigate teachers in relation to professional misconduct. Up…

The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has said that he is encouraged by the fact that specific measures in relation to children have been included in the Housing Action Plan announced today (Tuesday). He also added that he expects…

Ombudsman for Children to shine a light on children with mental health issues, children with disabilities and children who are homeless The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, today (Wednesday) launched the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) Strategic Plan 2016-2018…

Tuesday, 12th July 2016 “B&Bs and hotel accommodation are not suitable to support normal family living. Urgent action is needed to provide alternative accommodation for families who have become homeless”, says the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon. Dr Muldoon…