Lets grab this chance to give our children the priority they deserve

EMILY LOGAN is the Ombudsman for Children. Appointed by an interview board made up of children, she has already begun to make a considerable impact on public policy.

There are lots of different ways in which State policy interacts with children and young people, and those involved in the development and implementation of such policy are already beginning to keep an eye on Ms Logan.

They know how determined she is to ensure the independence of her office. And they know she is interested in one thing only — making sure that children get a fair deal.