NINE out of 10 children of criminals end up with a conviction themselves, according to research presented at a conference yesterday examining the needs of young people whose parents are sent to prison.

Child protection will be one of the topics discussed at a major two-day conference opening today in Kilkenny.

Workers providing services and supports to children and young people will be recognised at an awards ceremony launched today.

A grandmother who scaled the gates of Buckingham Palace today is a veteran peace campaigner who has repeatedly trespassed on military bases.