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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.
Latest News
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2 July 2026
Opening Statement – Joint Committee on Children and Equality
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30 June 2026
Statement on the Full and Direct Incorporation of the UNCRC into Domestic Law
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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
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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
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23 April 2026
Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Equality Opening Statement by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office
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24 March 2026
OCO report highlights need for a right-based system for children in care
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24 March 2026
Children in Care Report
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24 March 2026
Five ways to strengthen the Child Care Amendment Bill from a Children’s Rights perspective
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4 March 2026
Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters Opening Statement by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office