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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 - Type: Press Release
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- 25 April 2022
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Education
Children’s Rights on the agenda for Ombudsman for Children’s regional Donegal and Island visit
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr. Niall Muldoon, will visit a number of schools in Donegal and Árainn Mhór today and tomorrow to highlight the rights of children and the work of the Ombudsman for Children’s Office ...
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- 20 April 2022
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Education, Health
No Filter: A survey of children’s experiences of the Covid Pandemic
Nearly half of children surveyed by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) say the Covid pandemic has significantly changed their lives. No Filter, a survey carried out by the OCO and Amárach Research in February 2022, ...
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- 9 March 2022
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Children in Care, Health
Jack’s Case: One Year On, child with disability is thriving but supports still not in place for all children
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office has today published Jack’s Case: One Year On, an update on our investigation into the care of a young boy with profound disabilities who suffered brain damage and significant life-changing injuries ...
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- 28 January 2022
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Education
Ombudsman for Children’s Office publishes report on impact of school closures on children’s rights
Nearly two years since schools across Ireland were closed as part of the first lockdown, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is publishing a Child Rights Impact Assessment detailing the impact that closures in 2020 and ...
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- 4 January 2022
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Education
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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- 19 November 2021
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Education
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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- 23 September 2021
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Education
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 July 2021
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Education
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 June 2021
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Education
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 ...
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- 24 May 2021
- Type: Press Release
- Topic: Housing
Ombudsman for Children’s Office launches No End in Site – An investigation into the living conditions of children living on a local authority halting site
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO), today (Monday, May 24) published No End in Site; An investigation into the living conditions of children living on a local authority site. A Traveller Advocacy Group (TAG) initially contacted ...