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Statement by Ombudsman for Children on Child Protection

For the Ombudsman for Children’s views on the issues of engaging in sexual relations with a child please see the Ombudsman for Children’s previous advice to the Oireachtas, given as per Section 7(4) of the Ombudsman for Children Act, 2002 which provides that she shall give advice on any matter relating to the rights and welfare of children, including the probable effect on children of the implementation of any proposals for legislation.

Submission to the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children – February 2008

Advice of the Ombudsman for Children in relation to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006 – June 2006

Submission to Joint Committee on Child Protection – August 2006