Children's Minister Katherine Zappone has launched a national competition to find a 'symbol' to allow businesses, and youth based clubs, a way to show solidarity with all young people.

Just over 1,100 reports of suspected child abuse have been made in the first six weeks of mandatory reporting — well below the figures that were expected.

The Children’s Minister has given a conflicting account of when the Taoiseach first became aware that Tusla had involvement in Sgt Maurice McCabe’s case.