The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has welcomed the decision by cabinet to set the digital age of consent at 13. “Setting the digital age of consent at 13 years of age takes a more realistic view of children…

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO), today (Monday) published an investigation about children who were homeless for two years after leaving a domestic violence situation. This investigation revealed that decisions made based on incorrect information and the delay in developing…

The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has welcomed the publication today (Wednesday) of a consultation with children and young people living in Direct Provision.  The consultation was conducted by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs in 2015. 110…

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) has today (14 July) formally launched its first Irish Language Scheme, which will begin the process of providing Irish language services to the public over the next three years. The scheme has been developed…

The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, today (Thursday) appeared before the Seanad Consultation Committee on Children’s Mental Health Services, outlining the need to overhaul mental health services putting children’s needs first and foremost. “At the moment the mental health…