Ombudsman calls for children’s policing commissioner

The newly appointed Ombudsman for Children has said An Garda Síochána should consider appointing a commissioner with special responsibility for children’s issues in policing.

Niall Muldoon, whose appointment as the next Children’s Ombudsman has been approved by both houses of the Oireachtas, also stressed his hope that his office will soon be able to investigate complaints made by children living in direct provision accommodation.

He also said key pieces of legislation which have never been commenced in law could also, if implemented, standardise the way complaints regarding schools and the education system in general are dealt with.