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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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  • 25 May 2017

    Housing policy does not recognise the needs and rights of children

  • 23 May 2017

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

  • 12 May 2017

    Resources to follow aftercare plans for children leaving care are essential

  • 11 May 2017

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

  • 2 May 2017

    Making a complaint is daunting for those living in Direct Provision

  • 3 April 2017

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

  • 29 March 2017

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

  • 1 March 2017

    Recognition of Traveller ethnicity must be followed by real change

  • 23 February 2017

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