23 children in care, or known to HSE, died in 2012 Twenty-three children in the care of, or known to, the Health Service Executive died last year, according to the report of the independently-chaired HSE National Review Panel. News • 14 Nov 13
23 children in care, or known to HSE, died in 2012 Twenty-three children in the care of, or known to, the Health Service Executive died last year, according to the report of the independently-chaired HSE National Review Panel. News • 14 Nov 13
Rally over discretionary medical cards withdrawal Parents of children with disabilities have held a demonstration in Cork to protest at the withdrawal of discretionary medical cards by the Health Service Executive. News • 09 Nov 13
Rally over discretionary medical cards withdrawal Parents of children with disabilities have held a demonstration in Cork to protest at the withdrawal of discretionary medical cards by the Health Service Executive. News • 09 Nov 13
US concerned over re-homing of adopted children US politicians have called for federal action to prevent parents from giving unwanted adopted children to strangers met on the Internet. News • 29 Oct 13
US concerned over re-homing of adopted children US politicians have called for federal action to prevent parents from giving unwanted adopted children to strangers met on the Internet. News • 29 Oct 13
Separated parents could both lose tax credit The Government's change to the tax credit for separated parents could see neither parent get the benefit, it has emerged. News • 18 Oct 13
Separated parents could both lose tax credit The Government's change to the tax credit for separated parents could see neither parent get the benefit, it has emerged. News • 18 Oct 13
Poorer children less likely to be 'very healthy' A report has found that by the age of three, children from the most socially disadvantaged families are less likely to be rated as "very healthy" when compared to those from more advantaged ones. News • 20 Sep 13
Poorer children less likely to be 'very healthy' A report has found that by the age of three, children from the most socially disadvantaged families are less likely to be rated as "very healthy" when compared to those from more advantaged ones. News • 20 Sep 13
Call for complete ban on slapping children The Children's Rights Alliance has called on the Government to implement a complete ban on slapping children. News • 03 Sep 13
Call for complete ban on slapping children The Children's Rights Alliance has called on the Government to implement a complete ban on slapping children. News • 03 Sep 13
Pressure on foster services puts children at risk Some children are being put at risk due to the significant pressures faced by residential care centres and foster care services. News • 25 Jul 13
Pressure on foster services puts children at risk Some children are being put at risk due to the significant pressures faced by residential care centres and foster care services. News • 25 Jul 13
Logan seeks after-care for separated children Ombudsman for Children Emily Logan has called for legislation that would oblige the State to provide care for separated children once they turn 18 instead of treating them like adult asylum seekers. News • 03 Apr 13
Logan seeks after-care for separated children Ombudsman for Children Emily Logan has called for legislation that would oblige the State to provide care for separated children once they turn 18 instead of treating them like adult asylum seekers. News • 03 Apr 13
Ireland has highest ratio of children in EU Ireland has the highest percentage of children in the EU at 25%, compared to the EU average of 19%, according to a report published by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. News • 07 Mar 13
Ireland has highest ratio of children in EU Ireland has the highest percentage of children in the EU at 25%, compared to the EU average of 19%, according to a report published by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. News • 07 Mar 13
IPRT says prison visits are not child-friendly A report by the Irish Penal Reform Trust has recommended changes to visiting arrangements for children who have a parent serving time in prison. News • 19 Nov 12
IPRT says prison visits are not child-friendly A report by the Irish Penal Reform Trust has recommended changes to visiting arrangements for children who have a parent serving time in prison. News • 19 Nov 12
Low awareness of Children's Referendum proposals The Chairperson of the Referendum Commission has admitted there is a relatively low level of public awareness of the Children's Referendum and the contents of the proposal. News • 16 Oct 12
Low awareness of Children's Referendum proposals The Chairperson of the Referendum Commission has admitted there is a relatively low level of public awareness of the Children's Referendum and the contents of the proposal. News • 16 Oct 12
Children's Ombudsman sees increase in complaints The annual report from the Ombudsman for Children shows the number of complaints lodged with the office is up more than 20% on the previous year. News • 09 Oct 12
Children's Ombudsman sees increase in complaints The annual report from the Ombudsman for Children shows the number of complaints lodged with the office is up more than 20% on the previous year. News • 09 Oct 12
Syrian children subjected to atrocities - report A report by British charity Save the Children has documented cases of abuse and violence against children in Syria. News • 25 Sep 12
Syrian children subjected to atrocities - report A report by British charity Save the Children has documented cases of abuse and violence against children in Syria. News • 25 Sep 12
Referendum chance to treat 'all children equally' The Government has published the wording for the proposed amendment to the Constitution to protect children's rights. News • 19 Sep 12
Referendum chance to treat 'all children equally' The Government has published the wording for the proposed amendment to the Constitution to protect children's rights. News • 19 Sep 12
Fitzgerald denies rushing children's referendum Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has denied suggestions that the Government is leaving it to the last minute to agree and publish the wording for the children's referendum. News • 12 Sep 12
Fitzgerald denies rushing children's referendum Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has denied suggestions that the Government is leaving it to the last minute to agree and publish the wording for the children's referendum. News • 12 Sep 12
Children's rights referendum 'on track' for autumn Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said the proposed referendum on children’s rights is on track for the autumn. News • 11 Sep 12
Children's rights referendum 'on track' for autumn Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said the proposed referendum on children’s rights is on track for the autumn. News • 11 Sep 12
Increase in suicide rate among children - study A study has found that while suicide in children is very rare in Ireland, rates have increased in recent years. News • 15 Aug 12
Increase in suicide rate among children - study A study has found that while suicide in children is very rare in Ireland, rates have increased in recent years. News • 15 Aug 12
Barnardos closes for one week to save costs Children's charity Barnardos has closed its offices and services for the week in order to save costs. News • 14 Aug 12
Barnardos closes for one week to save costs Children's charity Barnardos has closed its offices and services for the week in order to save costs. News • 14 Aug 12
18% of parents 'do not read' to their children A new survey has revealed that almost one in five parents do not read to their children. News • 26 Jul 12
18% of parents 'do not read' to their children A new survey has revealed that almost one in five parents do not read to their children. News • 26 Jul 12
Kenny wants children's out-of-hours social service Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he would like to see an out-of-hours social work service introduced for children at risk "as soon as possible". News • 25 Jul 12
Kenny wants children's out-of-hours social service Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he would like to see an out-of-hours social work service introduced for children at risk "as soon as possible". News • 25 Jul 12
Call to amend law on child protection A child protection official has said the law should be amended to allow any person with concerns about the welfare of a child to apply to a District Court to get an order to place the child under State supervision or care. News • 24 Jul 12
Call to amend law on child protection A child protection official has said the law should be amended to allow any person with concerns about the welfare of a child to apply to a District Court to get an order to place the child under State supervision or care. News • 24 Jul 12
Ireland has EU's highest birth rate - report Ireland still has the highest birth rate in the European Union, according to a new ESRI report. News • 26 Jun 12
Ireland has EU's highest birth rate - report Ireland still has the highest birth rate in the European Union, according to a new ESRI report. News • 26 Jun 12
Children's referendum to be held in autumn The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that the referendum on the rights of the child will be held in the autumn. News • 22 Jun 12
Children's referendum to be held in autumn The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that the referendum on the rights of the child will be held in the autumn. News • 22 Jun 12
Study finds 23% of pre-school children overweight A new Government-funded study has shown that nearly a quarter of pre-school children are overweight or obese. News • 20 Jun 12
Study finds 23% of pre-school children overweight A new Government-funded study has shown that nearly a quarter of pre-school children are overweight or obese. News • 20 Jun 12
Many in care not given enough protection - report The Minister for Children has expressed her deepest sympathies on behalf of the Government and the State to the families of young people who died under the care of the Health Service Executive. News • 21 Jun 12
Many in care not given enough protection - report The Minister for Children has expressed her deepest sympathies on behalf of the Government and the State to the families of young people who died under the care of the Health Service Executive. News • 21 Jun 12
