Government memo on Tuam 'in coming weeks' Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said she hopes to bring a memo to Government "in the coming weeks" regarding the next … Connacht • 20 Sep 18
Zappone hopes church will make 'reparation' over homes Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has made a request to Pope Francis, asking the Catholic Church to accept responsibility for its part in mother-and-baby homes. Pope Francis In Ireland • 27 Aug 18
Zappone assessing whether to fully excavate Tuam site Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has said she is assessing whether to fully excavate the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, … Ireland • 23 Jul 18
Funding to be restored to Scouting Ireland Minister for Children Katherine Zappone is to restore funding to Scouting Ireland for three months after receiving commitments that recommendations of an independent review will … Ireland • 25 Jun 18
Tusla findings to be implemented in full - Zappone The Minister for Children has said the findings and recommendations of today's HIQA report into how Child and Family Agency Tusla manages allegations of child … Ireland • 19 Jun 18
Review finds Tusla must address serious shortcomings An investigation by HIQA has found that the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, must take urgent action to address serious shortcomings in how it manages … Ireland • 19 Jun 18
Adoption Authority examines 140 new birth registrations The Adoption Authority is examining approximately 140 births suspected of being illegally registered. Adoption • 14 Jun 18
Adoption issue is 'another dark chapter' - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has described the illegal adoption registration revelations as another dark chapter in the country's history. Adoption • 06 Jun 18
Scouting group to lose funding over governance concerns Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he backs the decision of Minister for Children Katherine Zappone to withhold funding from Scouting Ireland over governance concerns. Ireland • 13 Apr 18
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
