Grainia Long

All teachers to face periodic checks under new rules

Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon hopes initiative will make a ‘real difference’

Katherine Zappone says number of calls from children at risk ‘unacceptable’

ISPCC says it is ‘very concerned’ about the lack of investment in services for children

Number of minors in emergency accommodation rose by 79% in a year

Agency chief says priority should be on removing abuse or abuser from homes

Irish Foster Care Association says budget cuts had negative impact on sector

Figure is the highest in any three-month period since the data was first compiled

Service thanks donors and volunteers for help over course of 2015

Council of Europe: Lack of clear corporal punishment ban violates rights of youth