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Children's Ombudsman condemns closure of beds for children with mental illness
Children's Ombudsman condemns closure of beds for children with mental illness
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Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Treatment of Travellers casts ‘dark shadow’ over our democracy
Irish Examiner view: Treatment of Travellers casts ‘dark shadow’ over our democracy
Report highlights the 'us' versus 'them' approach nationally

Wed, 26 May, 2021

Joyce Fegan: Does the State only care about certain children?
Joyce Fegan: Does the State only care about certain children?
If we found out that a school or sports club or swimming pool had adults working there who had not been vetted to work with children, despite assurances to the contrary, I'm assuming there would be a bit of national uproar.

Sat, 01 May, 2021

‘Return to status quo’ not good enough after vaccination, says Children's Ombudsman
‘Return to status quo’ not good enough after vaccination, says Children's Ombudsman
Vulnerable children have been impacted by school closures, and advocates want additional supports for those 'cast adrift' from education

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

Here is the average amount of sick leave each sector in the civil service took last year
Here is the average amount of sick leave each sector in the civil service took last year

Sick leave in the public service cost more than €380m last year.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2019

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