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Child Talks 2025 Application Form

Child Talks is an event where children tell a story or share an experience that really matters to them. Child Talks takes place before a live audience and is streamed to schools across Ireland.

We’re so excited to announce that this year Child Talks will be taking place in The Helix, Dublin on Thursday 20th November, and it will be presented by Mark The Science Guy!

We are looking for speakers for Child Talks 2025!

Submission closing date June 30th. We will be in touch mid July.

Look back at Child Talks 2024 here

The young people selected will take to the Helix stage in front of 1,000 people in November.

Mental health, AI, phone bans, school pressure, identity, disability – nothing is off the table. This is your chance to be heard.

Have you something to say about growing up in Ireland today?

What issues matter to you?

Your Name*
Your Email Address*
Your Age*

Please enter a number from 1 to 99.
Contact number*
Where do you live?*
Do you have an issue you want to talk about? This will form the basis of the chosen Child Talks stories.*
Why do you care about this issue?
How has this issue impacted your life? Give a personal example that you would be happy to share at Child Talks 2025
If you have any questions or accessibility requirements please email us at communications@oco.ie to get in touch!

We will only use your details to contact you about Child Talks. If you share information that suggests you may be in danger or at risk, we have a duty to report this. If you are selected, you will be asked to fill out consent forms.
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