[12:35] ‘Families waiting years for answers’ – watchdog wants action on unexpected child deaths

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) has urged the Government to put in place a statutory review mechanism for child deaths in Ireland.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/families-waiting-years-for-answers-watchdog-wants-action-on-unexpected-child-deaths/a1288929673.html

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[01:00] 'Significant progress' in conditions at halting site

Significant progress has been made by a local authority which was criticised by the Ombudsman for Children three years ago, over the living conditions of 66 children and their families at a halting site.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1008/1474118-halting-site-living-conditions/

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[16:40] Calls for further supports for people giving kinship care

The Ombudsman for Children's Office (OCO) has called for urgent support for families providing full-time kinship care to the children of their relatives.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1004/1473653-kinship-ombudsman/

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