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State aware of illegal birth registration for decades, report finds

The state was aware of the practice of illegal birth registration in Ireland for decades before any serious action was taken, a damning report has found. The report, compiled by the Government’s Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, also said that ...

14 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Dedicated child protection teams vital to prevent future tragedies, review finds

Set up dedicated child protection teams to prevent future tragedies, says review

Dedicated child protection teams made up of police, healthcare staff and social workers should be set up in every local area, according to a review into the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. The way child protection is approached in ...

26 May 2022 at 10:51

Children ‘do not want to be defined by the pandemic’ – NSPCC

Britain’s children “do not want to be defined by the pandemic” and are “determined to make this a better world”, the head of the NSPCC said. Sir Peter Wanless urged the Government to overhaul the child protection system, warning that “we’ve only ...

11 May 2022 at 15:25

Ireland

Gardai to consider possible probe into Kerry mental health service failings

Gardai are to consider whether there are grounds to begin a criminal investigation following a highly critical review of south Kerry mental health services. Earlier, Micheal Martin has said he will pursue a “non-adversarial” mechanism to deal ...

28 Jan 2022 at 21:25

Covid-19

‘Considerable’ number of children endured abuse and trauma during pandemic

A considerable number of children experienced significant abuse, neglect, trauma or other ill-effects that might not have occurred if the pandemic had not happened, a report has found. According to the 2021 annual report by Ireland’s Special ...

28 Jan 2022 at 20:34

National News

‘Considerable’ number of children endured abuse and trauma during pandemic

28 Jan 2022 at 23:33

Ireland

Taoiseach promises ‘non-adversarial’ process over Kerry mental health services

Micheal Martin has said he will pursue a “non-adversarial” mechanism to deal with Kerry mental health services. The Taioseach said the issues will be handled in an “efficient, effective and empathetic” manner. A review of the care ...

28 Jan 2022 at 16:25

Ireland

Children’s Ombudsman: Schools should stay open despite surging Covid cases

The Children’s Ombudsman has called on Government to keep schools open, saying closures cannot be the “default response” to surging Covid-19 cases. Dr Niall Muldoon has urged leaders to explore all options and maintain their ...

04 Jan 2022 at 16:25

Ireland

Schools set to re-open across Ireland as planned on Thursday

Schools are expected to re-open as planned on Thursday, following advice from public health officials. It comes after health officials told the Government that there is no “public health rationale to delay the reopening of ...

04 Jan 2022 at 18:55

Ireland

Schools set to reopen across Ireland as planned on Thursday

Schools are expected to reopen as planned on Thursday, following advice from public health officials. It comes after health officials told the Government that there is no “public health rationale to delay the reopening of ...

04 Jan 2022 at 19:55

Kids Company operated high-risk business model, says Charity Commission

The former charity Kids Company operated a “high risk business model”, according to a regulator’s report which said there was mismanagement and alleged that records were destroyed. The Charity Commission (CC) said the ...

10 Feb 2022 at 17:25

Shocks

Birmingham 21-year-old describes year balancing studies with volunteering as a paramedic at the Romania-Ukraine border

A Birmingham student has described balancing his studies with volunteering as a paramedic at the Romania-Ukraine border this year as he warned the UK public the reality and horrors of war are “very different” from ...

22 Dec 2022 at 07:00

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