Ombudsman calls for major expansion of service for sexually abused children

Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon has listed 10 priorities in a new document for politicians. Picture: Michael Dillon

The Ombudsman for Children is calling on politicians who are elected to the next Dáil to immediately expand the OneHouse Barnahus service for sexually abused children across the State.

At present, there is one centre in place in Galway, with a virtual service being operated in Cork in recent months. A third centre is to open in Dublin.