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The Ombudsman for Children's Office (OCO) is a human rights institution that promotes the rights and welfare of young people under 18 years of age living in Ireland.

Our history

In Ireland as far back as 1996 many committed people who were interested in children's rights put pressure on the Government to have an Irish Ombudsman for Children.

The Ombudsman for Children Act, which sets out the role and powers of this Office, was agreed by the Dáil and the Seanad in 2002. The Ombudsman for Children is a presidential appointment and reports directly to the Oireachtas.

Originally Ombudspersons for Children's Offices were set up to independently investigate complaints against public organisations. However, after the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was agreed in 1989, Ombudspersons for Children's Offices also began working hard to promote the rights of children.

Dr Niall Muldoon was appointed Ombudsman for Children in February 2015 by President Michael D. Higgins. He was then reappointed by the President in 2021 for a further 6 years.

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The Ombudsman for Children's Office (OCO) is a human rights institution that promotes the rights and welfare of young people under 18 years of age living in Ireland. Our history In Ireland as far back as ...

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Ombudsman For Children Act 2002/Updated 2018

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Ombudsman For Children Act 2002/Updated 2018

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https://www.oco.ie/itsyourright/13-plus-years-old/having-a-say/

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https://www.oco.ie/itsyourright/13-plus-years-old/expressing-yourself/

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What does this mean?

It's your right to express yourself - to find out things and share what you think with others.

This right is limited as it explains you have the responsibility not to hurt others with what you have to say.

EXAMPLE: In some schools there is a programme called Student Voice. This allows students to express themselves and have a say in how they learn in schools.

Learn more about this right

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Expressing yourself - Ombudsman for Children

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What does this mean? It's your right to express yourself - to find out things and share what you think with others. This right is limited as it explains you have the responsibility not to hurt others with what you have to say. EXAMPLE: In some schools there is a programme called Student Voice.

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https://www.oco.ie/itsyourright/13-plus-years-old/getting-information/

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What does this mean?

It's your right to get information about your well-being in ways you understand it.

Adults should make sure the information you receive isn't bad for you, for example, not allowing you watch films which are over 18s or putting parental controls on the internet.

EXAMPLE: You don't have the right to the internet, but you do have the right to access the internet in an age-appropriate way.

Learn more about this right

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Getting Information - Ombudsman for Children

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What does this mean? It's your right to get information about your well-being in ways you understand it. Adults should make sure the information you receive isn't bad for you, for example, not allowing you watch films which are over 18s or putting parental controls on the internet.

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LIFE IN LOCKDOWN - COVID-19 in Direct Provision - Children's Experience 

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LIFE IN LOCKDOWN - COVID-19 in Direct Provision - Children's Experience 

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 Ombudsman 2021 Report on Traveller Children

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 Ombudsman 2021 Report on Traveller Children

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Ombudsman Report - Mind the Gap Children with Disabilities 2021

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Ombudsman Report - Mind the Gap Children with Disabilities 2021

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Ombudsman Report - Mind the Gap Children with Disabilities 2021 - QUICK GUIDE

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Ombudsman Report - Mind the Gap Children with Disabilities 2021 - QUICK GUIDE

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Ombudsman Report - Mind the Gap Children with Disabilities 2021 -YOUTH FRIENDLY 

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Ombudsman Report - Mind the Gap Children with Disabilities 2021 -YOUTH FRIENDLY 

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Ombudsman Report - Online Safety and Regulation Bill 2020

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Ombudsman Report - Online Safety and Regulation Bill 2020

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2020 PERIODIC REPORT BY OMBUDSMAN TO UNCRC - INCLUDES OVERVIEW OF ALL ASPECTS FOR ESSAY

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2020 PERIODIC REPORT BY OMBUDSMAN TO UNCRC - INCLUDES OVERVIEW OF ALL ASPECTS FOR ESSAY

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Ombudsman public consultation on harmful content on ONLINE PLATFORMS

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Ombudsman public consultation on harmful content on ONLINE PLATFORMS

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UNCRC ON CHILDRENS RIGHT 12,13,17CRC-C-GC-12

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Joint Committee Report on BREXIT and Children's Rights - VOICE

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Joint Committee Report on BREXIT and Children's Rights - VOICE

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PAVEE POINT - Response to Omudsmans report to UNCRC - Latest edition is 2015

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PAVEE POINT - Response to Omudsmans report to UNCRC - Latest edition is 2015

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PAVEE POINT - Issues facing Travellers in Ireland particularly Children

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PAVEE POINT - Issues facing Travellers in Ireland particularly Children

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Example 4 UNCRC 12 1317 Childrens Rights

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Childrens Rights Alliance - UNCRC What the Government must provide 

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Childrens Rights Alliance - UNCRC What the Government must provide 

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Irish Council for Human Rights ICHR Report on Direct Provision 2020

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Irish Council for Human Rights ICHR Report on Direct Provision 2020

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HUMANN RIGHTS ESSAY 12,13,17 STATS AND HELP (1)

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HUMANN RIGHTS ESSAY 12,13,17 STATS AND HELP (1)