Children’s watchdog fears for future of office

Children’s Ombudsman Emily Logan has called for new accountability structures to ensure the independence of Ombudsman institutions.

“As I finish my tenure next year, I am of course concerned about the future of this office because we have witnessed how independent institutions can be subject to politics,” said Ms Logan.

She yesterday marked her 10th year in office by calling for a dedicated Oireachtas committee charged with determining the budgets of ombudsman institutions.