Ombudsman for Children
@ocoireland.bsky.social
This is our account about our work as a human rights body working to protect children’s rights in Ireland. For complaints contact: [email protected]
Our TY students got hands-on this week - helping with children’s rights workshops, going behind the scenes at Child Talks, and sharing their views on key issues for young people. 👏
#ChildrensRights #OCOIreland #ChildTalks2025
#ChildrensRights #OCOIreland #ChildTalks2025
November 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our TY students got hands-on this week - helping with children’s rights workshops, going behind the scenes at Child Talks, and sharing their views on key issues for young people. 👏
#ChildrensRights #OCOIreland #ChildTalks2025
#ChildrensRights #OCOIreland #ChildTalks2025
Ensuring children’s rights are central to the development of AI is vital.
Dr Niall Muldoon met with Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss how AI impacts children and the OCO’s role in the EU AI Act.
#ChildrensRights #AI #OCOIreland
Dr Niall Muldoon met with Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss how AI impacts children and the OCO’s role in the EU AI Act.
#ChildrensRights #AI #OCOIreland
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Ensuring children’s rights are central to the development of AI is vital.
Dr Niall Muldoon met with Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss how AI impacts children and the OCO’s role in the EU AI Act.
#ChildrensRights #AI #OCOIreland
Dr Niall Muldoon met with Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss how AI impacts children and the OCO’s role in the EU AI Act.
#ChildrensRights #AI #OCOIreland
🎤 Our School Ambassadors from Scoil Mhuire Na Trócaire, Ardee and Bracken Educate Together National School joined us for their first-ever #ChildTalks2025
✨ We caught up with them before the event to hear how they were feeling attending this inspiring
✨ We caught up with them before the event to hear how they were feeling attending this inspiring
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🎤 Our School Ambassadors from Scoil Mhuire Na Trócaire, Ardee and Bracken Educate Together National School joined us for their first-ever #ChildTalks2025
✨ We caught up with them before the event to hear how they were feeling attending this inspiring
✨ We caught up with them before the event to hear how they were feeling attending this inspiring
One of the music highlights at this year's #ChildTalks2025 was the MGW Wind Band - they're a brass and wind ensemble co-ordinated by @MGWaterford
Here is a clip of them performing the anthem Eye of the Tiger.
#worldchildrensday #worldchildrensday2025
Here is a clip of them performing the anthem Eye of the Tiger.
#worldchildrensday #worldchildrensday2025
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
One of the music highlights at this year's #ChildTalks2025 was the MGW Wind Band - they're a brass and wind ensemble co-ordinated by @MGWaterford
Here is a clip of them performing the anthem Eye of the Tiger.
#worldchildrensday #worldchildrensday2025
Here is a clip of them performing the anthem Eye of the Tiger.
#worldchildrensday #worldchildrensday2025
Child Talks 2025 was a day full of courage, creativity and powerful ideas.
Thank you to every young person who took to the stage and every teacher and youth worker who supports them every day.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
Thank you to every young person who took to the stage and every teacher and youth worker who supports them every day.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Child Talks 2025 was a day full of courage, creativity and powerful ideas.
Thank you to every young person who took to the stage and every teacher and youth worker who supports them every day.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
Thank you to every young person who took to the stage and every teacher and youth worker who supports them every day.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
Why does Child Talks matter?
Host Mark Langtry chats to Dr Niall Muldoon on why giving young people a national platform to speak is so important and how their voices help shape change.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
Host Mark Langtry chats to Dr Niall Muldoon on why giving young people a national platform to speak is so important and how their voices help shape change.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Why does Child Talks matter?
Host Mark Langtry chats to Dr Niall Muldoon on why giving young people a national platform to speak is so important and how their voices help shape change.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
Host Mark Langtry chats to Dr Niall Muldoon on why giving young people a national platform to speak is so important and how their voices help shape change.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
#Teachers 📣
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#Teachers 📣
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
A highlight from the Psychological Society of Ireland Conference was Dr Niall Muldoon hearing the always inspiring Dr Mary McAleese speak and meeting her and her husband, Martin.
#PSIConf25
#PSIConf25
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A highlight from the Psychological Society of Ireland Conference was Dr Niall Muldoon hearing the always inspiring Dr Mary McAleese speak and meeting her and her husband, Martin.
#PSIConf25
#PSIConf25
Dr Niall Muldoon was glad to join the Irish Primary Principals Network in Killarney to mark their 25th anniversary.
Congratulations to Páiric Clerkin, Deirdre Kelly and the whole #IPPN team on a great event, and on 25 years of leadership in Irish education.
#ippn25 #primaryeducation
Congratulations to Páiric Clerkin, Deirdre Kelly and the whole #IPPN team on a great event, and on 25 years of leadership in Irish education.
#ippn25 #primaryeducation
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Dr Niall Muldoon was glad to join the Irish Primary Principals Network in Killarney to mark their 25th anniversary.
Congratulations to Páiric Clerkin, Deirdre Kelly and the whole #IPPN team on a great event, and on 25 years of leadership in Irish education.
#ippn25 #primaryeducation
Congratulations to Páiric Clerkin, Deirdre Kelly and the whole #IPPN team on a great event, and on 25 years of leadership in Irish education.
#ippn25 #primaryeducation
Teachers 📣
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
Child Talks 2025
Watch Child Talks 2025 online!
www.eventbrite.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Teachers 📣
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has issued a statement on the Government’s new housing plan and its impact on children at risk of homelessness.
Read his full statement in the comments.
Read his full statement in the comments.
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has issued a statement on the Government’s new housing plan and its impact on children at risk of homelessness.
Read his full statement in the comments.
Read his full statement in the comments.
Great to be part of the recent #GAA Youth Forum at Croke Park.
The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Great to be part of the recent #GAA Youth Forum at Croke Park.
The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter.
Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚
Order your free copy!
Contact: [email protected]
Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚
Order your free copy!
Contact: [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter.
Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚
Order your free copy!
Contact: [email protected]
Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚
Order your free copy!
Contact: [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🌟Great visit to Roscommon Community College to meet Miss Kerrane’s 1st Year students - our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025–2026!
📚 We’re excited to have our first secondary school helping to promote children’s rights and children’s voices.
📚 We’re excited to have our first secondary school helping to promote children’s rights and children’s voices.
October 31, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🌟Great visit to Roscommon Community College to meet Miss Kerrane’s 1st Year students - our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025–2026!
📚 We’re excited to have our first secondary school helping to promote children’s rights and children’s voices.
📚 We’re excited to have our first secondary school helping to promote children’s rights and children’s voices.
The vital #UNCRC Incorporation event is UNDERWAY at @IMMAIreland! .
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The vital #UNCRC Incorporation event is UNDERWAY at @IMMAIreland! .
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
Exciting day ahead at the Irish Museum of Modern for a crucial event focused on the Incorporation of UNCRC into Irish law.
This work is essential for securing stronger rights for children in Ireland.
Follow along! 📢
#UNCRC #ChildrensRights #OCOIreland
This work is essential for securing stronger rights for children in Ireland.
Follow along! 📢
#UNCRC #ChildrensRights #OCOIreland
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Exciting day ahead at the Irish Museum of Modern for a crucial event focused on the Incorporation of UNCRC into Irish law.
This work is essential for securing stronger rights for children in Ireland.
Follow along! 📢
#UNCRC #ChildrensRights #OCOIreland
This work is essential for securing stronger rights for children in Ireland.
Follow along! 📢
#UNCRC #ChildrensRights #OCOIreland
Welcome to Miss Bellew’s 6th class at Bracken Educate Together NS, Balbriggan, our newest OCO School Ambassadors 🙌
Great conversations with students like Noah and Ella about children’s rights and making sure every voice is heard.
Read more at OCO.ie
Great conversations with students like Noah and Ella about children’s rights and making sure every voice is heard.
Read more at OCO.ie
October 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Welcome to Miss Bellew’s 6th class at Bracken Educate Together NS, Balbriggan, our newest OCO School Ambassadors 🙌
Great conversations with students like Noah and Ella about children’s rights and making sure every voice is heard.
Read more at OCO.ie
Great conversations with students like Noah and Ella about children’s rights and making sure every voice is heard.
Read more at OCO.ie
📢 We’re Hiring – Digital Assistant (EO)
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is looking for a Digital Assistant to join our Communications team.
🗓 Closing date: 12 noon, 30 October 2025
👉 Learn more and apply at ocoJobs.com
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is looking for a Digital Assistant to join our Communications team.
🗓 Closing date: 12 noon, 30 October 2025
👉 Learn more and apply at ocoJobs.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
📢 We’re Hiring – Digital Assistant (EO)
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is looking for a Digital Assistant to join our Communications team.
🗓 Closing date: 12 noon, 30 October 2025
👉 Learn more and apply at ocoJobs.com
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is looking for a Digital Assistant to join our Communications team.
🗓 Closing date: 12 noon, 30 October 2025
👉 Learn more and apply at ocoJobs.com
We’re delighted to welcome Roscommon Community College as one of our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025/26 – and our first secondary school to take on the role! 👏
They’ll be helping to promote children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
They’ll be helping to promote children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
October 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We’re delighted to welcome Roscommon Community College as one of our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025/26 – and our first secondary school to take on the role! 👏
They’ll be helping to promote children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
They’ll be helping to promote children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
🎉 Delighted to welcome Bracken Educate Together, Balbriggan as one of our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025/26!
They’ll help spread awareness of children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
They’ll help spread awareness of children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🎉 Delighted to welcome Bracken Educate Together, Balbriggan as one of our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025/26!
They’ll help spread awareness of children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
They’ll help spread awareness of children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
📺 The OCO worked with @cnam-ie.bsky.social and #IFCO on new research exploring how adults and children view harmful and offensive content across media.
Understanding young people’s perspectives is vital to shaping safer digital spaces.
🔗 Read more at OCO.ie
Understanding young people’s perspectives is vital to shaping safer digital spaces.
🔗 Read more at OCO.ie
October 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
📺 The OCO worked with @cnam-ie.bsky.social and #IFCO on new research exploring how adults and children view harmful and offensive content across media.
Understanding young people’s perspectives is vital to shaping safer digital spaces.
🔗 Read more at OCO.ie
Understanding young people’s perspectives is vital to shaping safer digital spaces.
🔗 Read more at OCO.ie
Positive to see plans to put the National Review Panel on a statutory footing. But the promised Child Death Review Mechanism remains urgently needed to deliver answers and accountability for grieving families.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
"Serious concern about the way the system is working for children"
Niall Muldoon, Children's Ombudsman, explains what the National Review Panel do, following Norma Foley's call for them to examine the circumstances in which a 10-year-old in the care of Túsla was alle...
www.rte.ie
October 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Positive to see plans to put the National Review Panel on a statutory footing. But the promised Child Death Review Mechanism remains urgently needed to deliver answers and accountability for grieving families.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
📺 The OCO worked with @cnam-ie.bsky.social and #IFCO on new research exploring how young people and children view harmful and offensive content across media.
Understanding young people’s perspectives is vital to shaping safer digital spaces.
🔗 Read more at oco.ie
Understanding young people’s perspectives is vital to shaping safer digital spaces.
🔗 Read more at oco.ie
Along with #IFCO & @ocoireland.bsky.social, we’ve just conducted some important #research. ‘Audience Perspectives on Harmful & Offensive Media Content’ examines the attitudes of adults & children to content on TV, radio, cinema, home entertainment and VoD services: www.cnam.ie/audience-att...
October 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Ireland’s new International Protection Bill could leave migrant children more vulnerable than ever.
At last week’s Justice Committee, the OCO urged stronger safeguards for children’s rights.
🎥 Watch our submission explainer
🔗 Learn more at OCO.ie
At last week’s Justice Committee, the OCO urged stronger safeguards for children’s rights.
🎥 Watch our submission explainer
🔗 Learn more at OCO.ie
October 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Ireland’s new International Protection Bill could leave migrant children more vulnerable than ever.
At last week’s Justice Committee, the OCO urged stronger safeguards for children’s rights.
🎥 Watch our submission explainer
🔗 Learn more at OCO.ie
At last week’s Justice Committee, the OCO urged stronger safeguards for children’s rights.
🎥 Watch our submission explainer
🔗 Learn more at OCO.ie