Several children’s groups have today criticised aspects of new legislation making the reporting of child abuse mandatory for named professions.

THE two eldest children in the Roscommon abuse case are to launch a legal action against the HSE for vicarious liability, the Irish Examiner understands.

BARNARDOS, the children’s charity, has had to close some of its waiting lists to new referrals until after Christmas because of pressure on services.

CHILDREN are being left in families where they are being tortured and physically abused because the state’s ability to intervene is restricted by the Constitution, according to a child law expert.

A new survey shows 62% of people would vote in favour a constitutional amendment in a proposed referendum on children's rights, it was announced today.