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  • 19 Eanair 2022

  Statement from the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon in relation to Leaving Certificate 2022

  Statement from the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon in relation to Leaving Certificate 2022:   “It is frustrating that, just five months out from the beginning of the exam period, and as we enter our ...

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  • 4 Eanair 2022
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  School closures should not be the default response – Ombudsman for Children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has today (Tuesday), called for the Government to explore all options and to maintain their commitment to keep schools open. Speaking ahead of a meeting between the Department of ...

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  • 15 Márta 2021
  • Ábhar: Míchumas

  4,000 leanbh faoi mhíchumais i ngalar na gcás ar liostaí feithimh - an tOmbudsman do Leanaí

  Rud beag níos mó ná 12 mhí ó fhoilsiú Unmet Needs, tuarascáil faoi na dúshláin atá os comhair leanaí faoi mhíchumais óna dteastaíonn measúnú ar a gcuid riachtanas, tá imní á cur in iúl ag Oifig ...

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  • 6 Márta 2021
  • Cineál: Ráiteas
  • Ábhar: Sláinte

  FAQs: Facemasks in schools for children aged 9 years and up

  See below for our FAQs on facemasks in schools for children aged 9 years and up: Facemasks in primary schools FAQ

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  • 19 Samhna 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  Children speaking out on World Children’s Day – Ombudsman for Children

  Following a devastating 18 months for children and young people, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office is hosting Child Talks 2021, an opportunity for children to have their say on the impact the pandemic has had on ...

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  • 9 Samhna 2021

  Children’s voice not strong enough in Leaving Cert reform – Ombudsman for Children

  Children’s voice not strong enough in Leaving Cert reform – Ombudsman for Children The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, will today (Tuesday 9th) address the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, ...

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  • 23 Meán Fomhair 2021
  • Ábhar: Tithíocht

  Press Release: A Better Normal: Dáil debate on Ombudsman for Children’s Office initiative

  A Better Normal: Dáil debate on Ombudsman for Children’s Office initiative The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon is calling for the establishment of a time-limited, cross departmental Joint Oireachtas Committee to bring together Government departments, ...

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  • 23 Meán Fomhair 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  Press Release: New Research: Opportunity for children to influence and have their say online

  New Research: Opportunity for children to influence and have their say online TU Dublin and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office Digital Voices: Progressing children’s right to be heard through social and digital media is new research ...

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  • 20 Iúil 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  Press release: The Ombudsman for Children’s Office launches Child Talks 2021

  Tuesday July 20th 2021 Press release: Applications open for Child Talks 2021   Now in its fourth year, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office is proud to present Child Talks 2021; our annual event where children and ...

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  • 16 Meitheamh 2021
  • Cineál: Preaseisiúint
  • Ábhar: Oideachas

  Press release: The Ombudsman for Children publishes 2020 Childhood Paused: Annual Report

  The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) today (Wednesday, June 16th) is publishing 2020 Childhood Paused, its Annual Report for 2020. Complaints to the Ombudsman for Children remained high in 2020 despite the pandemic, however fewer complaints ...