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  • 25 May 2017
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Housing

  Housing policy does not recognise the needs and rights of children

  “The news today that no accommodation of any kind was available for more than 30 children and their families is shocking, and highlights the impact that current housing policies are having on young people”, says Ombudsman ...

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  • 23 May 2017
  • Type: Press Release

  Too many organisations still not respecting children’s rights – Annual Report 2016

  Annual Report 2016 – 1,682 new complaints  “Another rise in the number of complaints received by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) in 2016 is clear evidence that too many organisations are still not respecting children’s ...

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  • 12 May 2017
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Children in Care

  Resources to follow aftercare plans for children leaving care are essential

  “Aftercare plans for young people leaving care will make a significant difference in identifying the needs of often very vulnerable children, but the resources to action these plans are essential”, says Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall ...

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  • 11 May 2017
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Education

  If you have concerns about a decision by the State Examination Commission

  At this time of year, we are aware that pupils and parents are being informed about decisions made by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) regarding their applications for Reasonable Accommodations for pupils who intend sitting Junior ...

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  • 2 May 2017
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Immigration

  Making a complaint is daunting for those living in Direct Provision

  Almost a month after beginning to accept complaints from children in Direct Provision, the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has said that making a complaint can seem daunting for those living in the Direct Provision ...

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  • 3 April 2017
  • Type: Press Release

  Ombudsman for Children can now investigate complaints from those in Direct Provision

  Joint Media Release: Office of the Ombudsman & Ombudsman for Children’s Office From Monday 3 April the Ombudsman’s Office will be accepting complaints from people living in Direct Provision, while complaints from children or on behalf of ...

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  • 29 March 2017
  • Type: Press Release

  Ombudsman for Children welcomes Minister’s commitment to end sentencing of children to adult prisons

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has welcomed the commitment of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, to end the practice of detaining young people under 18 years of age in adult ...

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  • 1 March 2017
  • Type: Press Release

  Recognition of Traveller ethnicity must be followed by real change

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has said that the recognition of Traveller ethnicity marks a monumental step towards delivering on our commitment to children’s rights, but that it must be followed by real action. ...

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  • 23 February 2017
  • Type: Press Release

  Children in Direct Provision will now share equal rights with other children in Ireland

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has welcomed the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald’s confirmation that legal issues have been clarified around the remit of the Ombudsman for Children’s Office to accept complaints ...

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  • 15 February 2017
  • Type: Press Release
  • Topic: Child Protection

  Sexual Offences Act provides long overdue protection for children

  The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has welcomed the passing of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, saying that although it has not addressed all of the issues relating to children, it provides long overdue ...