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Universal Children’s Day – A Day To Celebrate Childhood

Posted by on November 20, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Organisations working directly with children have come together with Ireland’s leading children’s rights institutions, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Tusla to celebrate Universal Children’s Day on Monday 20th November. Individuals and organisations across the country are encouraged to get involved on this special day of celebration for children. Visit www.childrensday.ie to find out about events taking place […]

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1,474 Children Taken Into Care In Just Three Years – Mattie McGrath

Posted by on July 20, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, to clarify if sufficient resources and adequately trained staff are available to cope with the hundreds of children being taken into state care each year under Emergency Care Orders. Deputy McGrath was speaking after a reply to Parliamentary Question […]

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