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Here you can find all our press releases and statements and some speeches made by Niall or members of the OCO team.

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  • 2 July 2026

    Opening Statement – Joint Committee on Children and Equality

  • 30 June 2026

    Statement on the Full and Direct Incorporation of the UNCRC into Domestic Law

  • 21 May 2026

    Children’s Rights in the Balance: OCO Annual Report for 2025 highlights urgent need for UNCRC to be incorporated into Irish law

  • 21 May 2026

    Cearta Leanaí i mBaol: Leagtar béim i dTuarascáil Bhliantúil OCO 2025 ar an ngá práinneach atá le CNACL a ionchorprú i ndlí na hÉireann

  • 23 April 2026

    Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Equality Opening Statement by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office

  • 24 March 2026

    OCO report highlights need for a right-based system for children in care

  • 24 March 2026

    Children in Care Report

  • 24 March 2026

    Five ways to strengthen the Child Care Amendment Bill from a Children’s Rights perspective

  • 4 March 2026

    Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters Opening Statement by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office