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Huge concerns over funding gaps to support children with disabilities

The Ombudsman for Children's Office (OCO) has expressed concerns about policy and funding gaps that go towards supporting children with disabilities. It follows the publication of an update on the OCO's investigation which began two years ago into ...

09 Mar 2022 at 11:51

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No evidence police leaked Denis Donaldson information before murder: Ombudsman

There is no evidence that police leaked information about the whereabouts of a former Sinn Fein member who was unmasked as an informant before he was murdered, a watchdog report has said. Denis Donaldson was shot dead at a remote cottage in ...

11 Mar 2022 at 09:56

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Decision made on schools reopening in Ireland this week

A decision has been made on schools reopening in Ireland this week. 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 ...

04 Jan 2022 at 21:12

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Surge in complaints to Children's Ombudsman with effect of pandemic to be felt 'for years to come'

Complaints to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) rose by 79% in 2021, particularly in relation to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This increase was described as a reflection of the disruption experienced by ...

17 May 2022 at 17:10

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Complaints to Press Ombudsman jump due to 'vigorous' campaign by anti-vax Facebook group

There was a large increase in the number of complaints to the Press Ombudsman last year, with many coming from an anti-vax Facebook group about Covid-19 and vaccinations. The Press Ombudsman has revealed that almost 200 of the ...

22 Jun 2022 at 18:18

National News

Government failing children with special education needs – Ombudsman

The Department of Education is failing children with Special Educational Needs regarding the provision of suitable school places, a report by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) has found. “For children who live in ...

22 Jun 2022 at 01:01

National News

Garda Ombudsman revelations need external inquiry, say representative bodies

Revelations at the Garda Ombudsman office need an external investigation, gardai representative bodies have said. It has emerged that an experienced investigator with the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) ...

23 Apr 2023 at 14:08

National News

Two of Enoch Burke’s siblings lodge complaints alleging Garda mistreatment

Two of Enoch Burke’s siblings have complained to a Garda watchdog over their treatment when family members were forcibly removed from a courtroom. Several members of the Burke family were ejected by gardai ...

28 Mar 2023 at 15:35

National News

Commissioner says ‘no risk’ to documents during GSOC office burglary attempt

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said there was “no risk” of confidential documents being accessed during an attempted break-in at the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). A burglary was reported at ...

28 Sept 2023 at 21:13

National News

Garda Ombudsman revelations ‘a serious matter which needs to be probed’ – Harris

Revelations at the Garda Ombudsman are a “serious matter which needs to be investigated”, Ireland’s justice minister has said. Simon Harris made a statement after it emerged that an experienced ...

22 Apr 2023 at 12:11

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Garda Ombudsman revelations ‘not being understated’ by government – O’Brien

A Government minister has insisted the seriousness of revelations at the Garda Ombudsman are not being understated by his colleagues. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien was commenting after ...

22 Apr 2023 at 11:59

National News

Ombudsman asks government to use surplus funds to put children’s needs first

Ireland is falling behind in its commitment to young people due to housing shortages and a lack of access to mental health services, the Children’s Ombudsman has said. The annual Falling ...

16 May 2023 at 13:22

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