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06 Sept 2025

Almost 20 Longford complaints to Children’s Ombudsman last year

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The Ombudsman for Children’s office (OCO) has revealed there were almost 20 complaints made to them from Longford over the course of 2022

The Ombudsman for Children’s office (OCO) has revealed there were almost 20 complaints made to them from Longford over the course of 2022.

The figure was contained in the OCO's annual report which showed that education was once again the most complained about issue (30%), with bullying, expulsion or suspension, and special education resources featuring in many of the complaints.

“2022 and 2021 before it have been the busiest two years for the OCO since our Office was established,” said the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon.

“In total we received over 1,800 complaints, with 18 of these coming from Longford.

“It is important that children and families in Longford and in all parts of the country know that the Ombudsman for Children’s Office is here if you need our help or advice.”

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