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Five different options are under consideration for the site in Tuam

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 steps to be taken at the site of the former Mother-and-Baby-Home in Tuam.

Connacht • 20 Sep 18

Pope Francis and Katherine Zappone at Áras an Uachtaráin on Saturday

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

Katherine Zappone outlined her thoughts on the issue to a meeting in Tuam this evening

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, or to conduct a more limited search.

Ireland • 23 Jul 18

Concerns over governance at Scouting Ireland

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 be implemented.

Ireland • 25 Jun 18

Katherine Zappone said she took full responsibility for the shortcomings highlighted

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 sexual abuse will be implemented in full.

Ireland • 19 Jun 18

The investigation was ordered by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone

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 allegations of child sexual abuse.

Ireland • 19 Jun 18

Katherine Zappone told the Dáil that people were 'lied to and denied information about their true identity'

Adoption Authority examines 140 new birth registrations

The Adoption Authority is examining approximately 140 births suspected of being illegally registered.

Adoption • 14 Jun 18

Leo Varadkar said the issue must be handled with the utmost sensitivity

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

There are 13,000 adult volunteers and 35 paid staff in Scouting Ireland

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

Katherine Zappone was speaking at the launch of UCD's new Gender Identity and Expression policy

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

Mr Flanagan said a number of child protection groups supported the move

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

The facility has launched a new three-year strategy which it says will put the care and participation of young people at its core

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 a last resort.

Oberstown • 14 Dec 17

Report identifies challenges in identifying remains of some of the young children buried at Tuam

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 on what will happen at the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam, Co Galway.

Ireland • 12 Dec 17

From today, thousands of professionals must report suspicions of child abuse to Tusla

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 abuse that are brought to its attention.

Ireland • 11 Dec 17

Katherine Zappone says her department would make a contribution to the funds

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 in Ireland.

Ireland • 22 Oct 17

Katherine Zappone