Calls for research into sexualisation and commercialisation of Irish children
A recent report published in the UK said that retailers, broadcasters, the government and parents all had a part to play, and included a number of proposals.
View ArticleDaily Fix: Tuesday
In today’s Fix: Ireland’s first female Chief Justice is named; News International heads face questioning over alleged phone hacking; and the Rubberbandits take New York…
View ArticleHSE and gardaí investigate abuse allegations at Co Cork boarding school
The inquiries concern a Carraig na bhFearr boarding school run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.
View ArticleClerical abuse in Ireland tantamount to torture: report
A study into the Ferns, Murphy, Ryan and Cloyne child abuse reports criticises the lack of prosecution against child sexual and physical abusers and those who concealed that abuse.
View ArticleConcerns raised over child safety and privacy online
A study commissioned by the ISPCC found that one-third of primary school children did not know how to keep their social network account private, while one in six secondary students had met someone in...
View ArticleWhat does the average family in Ireland look like?
The traditional model of a married couple making up a family is in decline, according to a major new study which looked at family structures in Ireland.
View ArticleISPCC granted licence to run 116000 missing child hotline
The hotline number was reserved for over four years before ComReg received an application to operate it.
View ArticlePoll: Should same-sex couples be allowed to adopt?
The government has said this week that it has no plans to allow same-sex couples to adopt but what do you think?
View ArticleTheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Children
One year ago, the government created a separate Department of Children for the first time – but has it lived up to its promises?
View ArticleColumn: 'Free preschool has to be backed by strong political will'
Education and care go hand in hand, argues Irene Gunning, and the care of toddlers and preschoolers can’t be separated as two different processes.
View ArticleFine Gael TD slams Fianna Fáil counterpart for committee no-show….
… but was he supposed to be there?
View ArticleColumn: The children's referendum is a chance to put things right
By voting yes, we can prove that this generation has done more than any other to protect children who have been betrayed in the past, writes Aodhán Ó Riordáin.
View ArticleVIDEO, PHOTOS: Eamon Gilmore's car egged by protesters in Dublin
One man was arrested when the car carrying Eamon Gilmore and Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald was forced to turn back after an Éirígí protest over cuts to child benefit.
View ArticleChildren's Minister meeting with Russian officials over adoption agreement
Frances Fitzgerald said the discussions will allow her to explore the feasibility of an agreement on intercountry adoption.
View ArticleMinister to be quizzed on childcare concerns
Also attending the meeting will be the CEO of the Child and Family Support Agency and representatives from Early Childhood Ireland.
View ArticleIn full: Life as a 3-year-old Growing Up In Ireland
The latest findings of the large-scale Growing Up In Ireland study are out today. As well as detailing the health and wellbeing of 11,000 Irish three-year-olds, they also show the huge effect of the...
View ArticleTougher regulation of creches must be met with investment – Early Childhood...
The Minister for Children today announced more stringent regulation of the creche sector, but a representative body for creches says that regulation without investment is meaningless.
View ArticleConstruction to begin on new juvenile detention facility in Oberstown
Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald will turn sod on Monday at the site to mark the beginning of construction.
View ArticleHSE child services chief to meet with Garda Commissioner on Roma cases
Gordon Jeyes will head up the HSE report on the two cases in Tallaght and Athlone, with the findings of the review to be handed over to the Children’s Ombudsman.
View ArticleFitzgerald: We're still working towards second pre-school year
The Minister said that staff training needed to brought up to the required standards before the scheme could go ahead.
View Article19,044 referrals about child abuse concerns were received in 2012
Minister Frances Fitzgerald said figures for 2013 indicate will be similar to previous years.
View ArticleLegislation published to place ‘duty’ on Child and Family Agency to provide...
It follows a HSE report late last year that highlighted a number of incidents where young adults died after leaving statutory care.
View Article€3m childcare fund will leave 70% of providers 'out in the cold'
Early Childhood Ireland is proposing that a separate strand of funding is immediately ringfenced for private childcare providers.
View ArticleNew Children’s Minister is ‘eminently qualified’ and ‘vastly experienced’ –...
He previously served as Fine Gael front bench spokesperson on Children and Justice.
View ArticleNo complaints about the sexualisation of children’s clothes since new rules...
Since June 2012, just three complaints have been received by Retail Ireland.
View ArticleTusla given “sensitive, personal” records from three mother-and-baby homes
The information relates to the Tuam home, Bessborough in Cork, and St Patrick’s on the Navan Road in Dublin.
View ArticleCounty homes ruled out of inquiry to prevent a "bottomless quagmire"
The Minister for Children said the investigation into mother-and-baby homes must have a time-limit and be cost-effective.
View ArticleExclusion of institutions from inquiry concerning to mother-and-baby groups
Groups representing mothers and their children question why some institutions may not be included.
View Article“It’s so important to get this inquiry right”
Minister James Reilly hopes to bring the terms of reference to Cabinet in the near future.
View ArticleThere’s now THREE tobacco giants threatening to sue the government
Philip Morris is threatening legal action.
View ArticleHere's why nutritional information on children's sweets is actually for adults
And it’s going to stay that way.
View Article'Ann Louise would be proud' - Zappone receives Seal of Office after death of...
Ann Louise Gilligan died last week following a short illness.
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