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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

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 ...

14 Mar 2022 at 15:55

National News

‘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 23:33

Covid-19

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

28 Jan 2022 at 20:34

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

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 ...

26 May 2022 at 10:51

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 ...

04 Jan 2022 at 16:25

Number of referrals for ‘episodes of need’ for children highest since 2014

The number of referrals of children in England to social services who are assessed as needing help is at its highest level for eight years, figures show. Some 413,320 “episodes of need” started in the year ending ...

27 Oct 2022 at 15:48

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Scheme to help children affected by domestic violence rolled out

A safeguarding scheme designed to support young people affected by domestic violence and abuse in the home has been rolled out to all schools across the North. Since Operation Encompass, a partnership between ...

17 May 2023 at 18:33

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 ...

28 Jan 2022 at 21:25

Housing child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful for over 18 months, judge rules

The Home Office’s use of hotels to house lone child asylum seekers has been unlawful for more than 18 months, the High Court has ruled. The charity Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT) brought ...

27 Jul 2023 at 16:15

Engineers and gas employees trained to spot signs of abuse on home visits

Thousands of engineers and gas employees are to be given training to recognise signs of abuse and neglect so they can identify children at risk while they are working. More than 18,000 workers across ...

28 Jul 2023 at 00:01

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