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Huge concerns over funding gaps to support children with disabilities

The Ombudsman for Children's Office (OCO) has expressed concerns about policy and funding gaps that go towards supporting children with disabilities. It follows the publication of an update on the OCO's investigation which began two years ago into ...

09 Mar 2022 at 11:51

National News

Surge in complaints to Children's Ombudsman with effect of pandemic to be felt 'for years to come'

Complaints to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) rose by 79% in 2021, particularly in relation to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This increase was described as a reflection of the disruption experienced by children during ...

17 May 2022 at 17:10

National News

Special report concerning safety of children in Direct Provision submitted to Oireachtas

The Ombudsman for Children has submitted a special report to the Oireachtas following concerns for the safety and welfare of children in Direct Provision, making it the first time the office has used its power in this manner since it was ...

19 Oct 2023 at 11:03

National News

Ombudsman says State failing child refugees by relying on private accommodation

The Ombudsman for Children has found that an over-reliance on private commercial sector accommodation has failed children in international protection. The ombudsman is calling on the Government to move away from emergency responses for ...

19 Oct 2023 at 00:01

National News

Failure to provide Ukrainian children with school places 'a deep concern', committee hears

A representative for the Ombudsman for Children’s Office has called on the government to use the summer months to put better supports in place for refugee children ahead of the new academic year. Nuala Ward, director of investigations ...

14 Jun 2022 at 16:13

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Almost 20 Longford complaints to Children’s Ombudsman last year

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 ...

31 May 2023 at 14:00

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Longford's Eric Ehigie to host Child Talks 2020

Eric Ehigie, (18), from Longford will take the virtual stage, this Friday, November 20 to co-host Child Talks 2020. Child Talks, which is organised by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) to mark World Children’s Day, is a ...

18 Nov 2020 at 11:00

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Longford's Eric Ehigie to host webinar launch of Child Talks 2020

Longford's Eric Ehigie (18) will have the honour of hosting next week's webinar launch of Child Talks 2020. Child Talks 2020, which showcases the views and experiences of children in Ireland on World Children’s Day, will be ...

22 Jul 2020 at 14:56

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Ombudsman for Children’s Office received fewest number of complaints from Longford

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) received 6 or 0.5% of its complaints from county Longford in 2020, its Annual Report - 2020 Childhood Paused - has revealed. This is the fewest number of complaints to come from a ...

24 Jun 2021 at 13:59

Local News

Updated RACE scheme to benefit Longford students sitting exams

Commenting on the changes made to the RACE scheme, Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children said: “If implemented fully, the new RACE Scheme should result in a much better experience for young people in Longford and ...

27 Oct 2016 at 22:17

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Second annual EPIC Care Day! #CAREDAY2017

This is a special day to celebrate the positive experiences of children and young people in the care of the State. EPIC will facilitate an event at the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in Dublin, which will include ...

06 Jan 2017 at 13:19

National News

Government’s housing initiatives are failing children, says ombudsman

The Government’s housing initiatives continuously fail children and do not even consider them, the Ombudsman for Children has said. Dr Niall Muldoon told the Oireachtas Committee on Housing that families and ...

24 Jun 2025 at 17:43

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