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<p>Ombudsman for children, Dr Niall Muldoon voiced concern that the issue risks 'falling off the priority list once again'. Picture: Gareth Chaney</p>

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Situation for children needing scoliosis surgery critical, says ombudsman for children

Five-year wait for spinal fusion surgery has resulted in life-long medical struggles for one young woman

<p>Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon said although Ireland was one of the wealthiest countries in the world, 'we are consistently told we have to tighten our belts” regarding funding for children'. Picture: Maxwells</p>

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Children's Ombudsman 'frustrated and disappointed' at lack of progress on children's issues

<p>The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, said: "We know this isn’t an easy career, but it can be a very rewarding one." File photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Calls to double third-level places on social work courses to counter 'staffing crisis'

Child with disability spent 368 days in hospital when they didn't need to

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Child with disability spent 368 days in hospital when they didn't need to

Action needed to improve co-operation among child sex abuse services

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Action needed to improve co-operation among child sex abuse services

East Wall Protests

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Ombudsman: Protestors shouting 'get out' frightens already-scared refugee children

'Deplorable' conditions at Cork halting site likely replicated in every county, says children's ombudsman

'Deplorable' conditions at Cork halting site likely replicated in every county, says children's ombudsman

The 'No End in Site' report highlighted overcrowding, fire risks, and unsafe electrical works at the Spring Lane halting site on the northside of Cork city

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

Rise in 'serious' school bullying leading to physical and/or sexual assault

Rise in 'serious' school bullying leading to physical and/or sexual assault

Children's ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon told the Oireachtas Education Committee his office has dealt with more than 400 complaints about bullying in schools, both at primary and post-primary level, since 2018

Tue, 04 May, 2021

INTO: Decision to reopen specialised schools 'rushed and reckless'

INTO: Decision to reopen specialised schools 'rushed and reckless'

Teacher representatives say there has not been enough time to prepare.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

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Children's Ombudsman warns against blanket closure of schools

The Ombudsman for Children said children from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities will be "disproportionately affected".

Tue, 05 Jan, 2021