Ongoing assessment by teachers helped reassure students this year

Ombudsman has brought concerns to UN children’s rights committee

Children’s ombudsman says lockdowns have been ‘devastating’ for many young people

Covid-19 has made children’s lives worse, and a great many of them were already experiencing real hardship

Oireachtas Education committee to hear of rise in serious bullying from Niall Muldoon

Ombudsman voices concern over ‘forgotten families’ without access to education

Ombudsman says ‘no evidence’ all centres are complying with Children First legislation

Few special classes provided in wealthy parts of south Dublin, Oireachtas committee hears

It’s vital that children’s policy does not slip down the agenda with attention focused elsewhere

Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon on how the pandemic is affecting children

Opportunity after pandemic to lift children out of poverty, says Niall Muldoon

Ombudsman says blanket closure of schools is ‘not a viable option’

HSE should not be taking staff experienced at assessing children’s needs, ombudsman says

‘Distressed’ child was medically fit for discharge, children’s ombudsman says

Less than 10% of vulnerable children are getting assessments within legal time limits

Office concerned over ‘slow pace of change’ around young people’s mental health

A-level results show pupils from poorer backgrounds hit hardest by downgrades

Coronavirus crisis is affecting ‘safety, welfare and wellbeing of children’ – Niall Muldoon

Government should be ‘clear and honest’ with pupils over status of Junior and Leaving Cert exams

Niall Muldoon says lack of action suggests focus on budget rather than drive to provide best care