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Ombudsman for Children
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This is our account about our work as a human rights body working to protect children’s rights in Ireland. For complaints contact: ococomplaints@oco.ie
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More than 260,000 children in Ireland are living in households experiencing deprivation.

Today, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office appeared before the Joint Committee on Children and Equality to address child poverty and deprivation.

Read the full opening statement:

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More than 260,000 children in Ireland are living in households experiencing deprivation. Today, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office appeared before the Joint Committee on Children and Equality to address child poverty and deprivation. Read the full opening statement on OCO.ie More than 260,000 children in Ireland are living in households experiencing deprivation. Today, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office appeared before the Joint Committee on Children and Equality to address child poverty and deprivation. Read the full opening statement on OCO.ie More than 260,000 children in Ireland are living in households experiencing deprivation. Today, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office appeared before the Joint Committee on Children and Equality to address child poverty and deprivation. Read the full opening statement on OCO.ie
January 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Last week, the OCO was asked to submit written evidence to the Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport on the topic of the regulation of online platforms and supports to improve online safety and participation.

Read the Submission below:

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The OCO made its submission in collaboration with our Youth Advisory Panel. The value of listening to children and taking their views seriously on issues that affect their lives is not to be underestimated. Young people we engage with routinely offer considered, rights-based solutions to problems, grounded in their lived experience. Read the Submission at OCO.ie
January 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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What an incredible week at #StripeYSTE! 💡

Dr. Niall Muldoon sums up a busy week from the OCO team engaging with so many brilliant young people - discussing children’s rights to seeing their passion for change, the energy was infectious.

#StripeYSTE2026
January 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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We’re at the #StripeYSTE 2026 🎉

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is in the RDS talking to young people about children’s rights and the work of the OCO.

#StripeYSTE2026 #STEM #science #technology #childrensrights
January 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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We can’t wait to meet so many curious minds at #StripeYSTE tomorrow! 💡

If you’re heading to the RDS, come find the OCO team in Expo Hall 1. See you then!

#StripeYSTE2026 #STEM #science #technology
January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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🎧 The Keeper of Rights audiobook is here!

📖✨ Voiced by Matilda star Alisha Weir, the book helps children learn about their rights and the role of the Ombudsman in a clear and accessible way 📖

⬇️ Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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🎧 The Keeper of Rights audiobook is here! 📖✨ Voiced by Matilda star Alisha Weir, the book helps children learn about their rights and the role of the Ombudsman in a clear and accessible way 📖 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
January 6, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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🎄As we get closer to Christmas, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who has worked with us to promote and protect children’s rights across Ireland this year.

❄️From all of us at the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, we wish you a peaceful Christmas and a hopeful New Year.
December 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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📢 Have you seen our latest survey?

We asked young people about extremism, discrimination and gender roles, and what they told us paints a striking picture of modern Ireland.

👉 Read the full findings here:

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📢 Have you seen our latest survey? We asked young people about extremism, discrimination and gender roles, and what they told us paints a striking picture of modern Ireland. 👉 Read the full findings here: https://www.oco.ie/library/oco-survey-on-extremism-discrminiation-and-gender-roles/
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We are really proud of the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon who yesterday was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt) by @ucddublin.bsky.social. A wonderful achievement for Niall and his family.
We are really proud of the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon who yesterday was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt) by University College Dublin. A wonderful achievement for Niall and his family.
December 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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New Survey Alert! 📢

Our major new survey, Extremism, Discrimination & Gender Roles, reveals young people's views on modern Ireland.

Read our full findings:
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New Survey Alert! 📢 Our major new survey, Extremism, Discrimination & Gender Roles, reveals young people's views on modern Ireland. Read our full findings at OCO.ie
December 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities

#IDPD: Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, discusses the barriers facing children with disabilities in Ireland and the urgent need for inclusion.

Watch the full video below.

#InclusionMatters #IDPD2025 #OCO
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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📌 Our new OCO survey highlights worrying trends in extremism, discrimination, misogyny and 'traditional' gender roles.

🎥 Watch the video below with Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon to learn more.

🔗Read more at OCO.ie
December 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Our TY students got hands-on this week - helping with children’s rights workshops, going behind the scenes at Child Talks, and sharing their views on key issues for young people. 👏
#ChildrensRights #OCOIreland #ChildTalks2025
November 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Ensuring children’s rights are central to the development of AI is vital.

Dr Niall Muldoon met with Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss how AI impacts children and the OCO’s role in the EU AI Act.

#ChildrensRights #AI #OCOIreland
Ensuring children’s rights are central to the development of AI is vital. Dr Niall Muldoon met with Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss how AI impacts children and the OCO’s role in the EU AI Act. #ChildrensRights #AI #OCOIreland
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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🎤 Our School Ambassadors from Scoil Mhuire Na Trócaire, Ardee and Bracken Educate Together National School joined us for their first-ever #ChildTalks2025

✨ We caught up with them before the event to hear how they were feeling attending this inspiring
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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One of the music highlights at this year's #ChildTalks2025 was the MGW Wind Band - they're a brass and wind ensemble co-ordinated by @MGWaterford

Here is a clip of them performing the anthem Eye of the Tiger.

#worldchildrensday #worldchildrensday2025
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Child Talks 2025 was a day full of courage, creativity and powerful ideas.

Thank you to every young person who took to the stage and every teacher and youth worker who supports them every day.

#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Why does Child Talks matter?

Host Mark Langtry chats to Dr Niall Muldoon on why giving young people a national platform to speak is so important and how their voices help shape change.

#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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#Teachers 📣

Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.

Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.

🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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A highlight from the Psychological Society of Ireland Conference was Dr Niall Muldoon hearing the always inspiring Dr Mary McAleese speak and meeting her and her husband, Martin.

#PSIConf25
A highlight from the Psychological Society of Ireland Conference was Dr Niall Muldoon hearing the always inspiring Dr Mary McAleese speak and meeting her and her husband, Martin. #PSIConf25
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Dr Niall Muldoon was glad to join the Irish Primary Principals Network in Killarney to mark their 25th anniversary.

Congratulations to Páiric Clerkin, Deirdre Kelly and the whole #IPPN team on a great event, and on 25 years of leadership in Irish education.

#ippn25 #primaryeducation
Dr Niall Muldoon was glad to join the Irish Primary Principals Network in Killarney to mark their 25th anniversary. Congratulations to Páiric Clerkin, Deirdre Kelly and the whole #IPPN team on a great event, and on 25 years of leadership in Irish education. #ippn25 #primaryeducation
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Teachers 📣

Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.

Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
Child Talks 2025
Watch Child Talks 2025 online!
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November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has issued a statement on the Government’s new housing plan and its impact on children at risk of homelessness.

Read his full statement in the comments.
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has issued a statement on the Government’s new housing plan and its impact on children at risk of homelessness. Read his full statement in the comments.
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Great to be part of the recent #GAA Youth Forum at Croke Park.

The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
Great to be part of the recent #GAA Youth Forum at Croke Park. The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued. Great to be part of the recent #GAA Youth Forum at Croke Park. The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter.

Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚

Order your free copy!
Contact: communications@oco.ie
Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter. Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚 Order your free copy! Contact: communications@oco.ie Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter. Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚 Order your free copy! Contact: communications@oco.ie Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter. Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚 Order your free copy! Contact: communications@oco.ie
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM