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More needs to be done for children with disabilities, says Children's Ombudsman from Donegal

Donegal native and Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon believes not enough is being done to facilitate and include children with disabilities. And Mountcharles' multiple paralympic gold medalist Katie George Dunlevy, said her role in life is to ...

02 Oct 2022 at 11:47

National News

Government’s housing initiatives are failing children, says ombudsman

The Government’s housing initiatives continuously fail children and do not even consider them, the Ombudsman for Children has said. Dr Niall Muldoon told the Oireachtas Committee on Housing that families and children are “sinking” in homelessness, ...

24 Jun 2025 at 17:43

National News

National: Special report concerning safety of children in Direct Provision submitted to Oireachtas

The Ombudsman for Children has submitted a special report to the Oireachtas following concerns for the safety and welfare of children in Direct Provision, making it the first time the office has used its power in this manner since it was ...

19 Oct 2023 at 11:04

Northern Ireland

Former RUC officer to be prosecuted for murder after ombudsman probe

A former RUC officer is to be prosecuted for murder and conspiracy to murder following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland. Ombudsman Marie Anderson confirmed the prosecution following her legacy investigation, ...

13 Mar 2025 at 13:11

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 investigator with the Garda Siochana ...

22 Apr 2023 at 12:11

National News

Failure to provide Ukrainian children with school places 'a deep concern', committee hears

A representative for the Ombudsman for Children’s Office has called on the government to use the summer months to put better supports in place for refugee children ahead of the new academic year. Nuala Ward, director of ...

14 Jun 2022 at 16:13

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VINDICATED: Accused of abusive and threatening behaviour by LUH

Inishowen man, Enda Craig, was accused of abusive and threatening behaviour by Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). The Ombudsman has now found the Moville man innocent of all allegations. In addition, the Ombudsman ...

26 Jan 2022 at 11:00

National News

No evidence of police collusion in 1978 La Mon bombing, says ombudsman

There was no evidence of police collusion in the original investigation into the 1978 La Mon House Hotel bombing, a report from the Police Ombudsman has said. The report also said there had been an “earnest ...

11 Dec 2024 at 14:02

Inishowen

‘Civil protest’ following decision not to prosecute gardaí over Rebecca Browne death

The family of a young Derry woman who died after being hit by a Garda vehicle outside Buncrana are holding a “civil protest to demand answers, accountability and justice” regarding her death. Rebecca ...

19 Dec 2024 at 14:46

National News

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 ...

17 May 2022 at 17:10

National News

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 ...

09 Mar 2022 at 11:51

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LUH complaints review to remain secret?

The eagerly anticipated report on the review of Letterkenny University Hospital's complaint-handling process has been received by the Ombudsman, the Inish Times can reveal. The review was ...

06 Apr 2022 at 13:30

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