Findings from gender recognition report due in autumn The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has said a review into gender recognition legislation will report its findings to the Oireachtas in the autumn. Politics • 23 Feb 18
Govt defends setting of digital age of consent at 13 Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has defended the Government's decision to set the digital age of consent at 13. Ireland • 21 Feb 18
Oberstown says single separation to be a last resort Director of Oberstown Children Detention Campus Pat Bergin has said management at the facility is looking to ensure that single separation is only used as ... Oberstown • 14 Dec 17
Zappone urges cooperation on future of Tuam site Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said that money will not be the most relevant consideration when a final decision is taken ... Ireland • 12 Dec 17
Reporting of suspected child abuse becomes mandatory The Irish Association of Social Workers has criticised the HSE for failing to appoint designated liaison persons to oversee the handling of allegations of child ... Ireland • 11 Dec 17
Research on extent of sexual violence needed - Zappone Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said she believes the Government should fund a new study on the extent of sexual violence ... Ireland • 22 Oct 17
