One of the music highlights at this year's #ChildTalks2025 was the MGW Wind Band - they're a brass and wind ensemble co-ordinated by @MGWaterford
Here is a clip of them performing the anthem Eye of the Tiger.
#worldchildrensday #worldchildrensday2025
21.11.2025 16:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Child Talks 2025 was a day full of courage, creativity and powerful ideas.
Thank you to every young person who took to the stage and every teacher and youth worker who supports them every day.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
21.11.2025 14:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Why does Child Talks matter?
Host Mark Langtry chats to Dr Niall Muldoon on why giving young people a national platform to speak is so important and how their voices help shape change.
#ChildTalks2025 #worldchildrensday #OCOIreland
20.11.2025 16:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#Teachers 📣
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
17.11.2025 10:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A highlight from the Psychological Society of Ireland Conference was Dr Niall Muldoon hearing the always inspiring Dr Mary McAleese speak and meeting her and her husband, Martin.
#PSIConf25
A highlight from the Psychological Society of Ireland Conference was Dr Niall Muldoon hearing the always inspiring Dr Mary McAleese speak and meeting her and her husband, Martin.
#PSIConf25
14.11.2025 17:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dr Niall Muldoon was glad to join the Irish Primary Principals Network in Killarney to mark their 25th anniversary.
Congratulations to Páiric Clerkin, Deirdre Kelly and the whole #IPPN team on a great event, and on 25 years of leadership in Irish education.
#ippn25 #primaryeducation
Dr Niall Muldoon was glad to join the Irish Primary Principals Network in Killarney to mark their 25th anniversary.
Congratulations to Páiric Clerkin, Deirdre Kelly and the whole #IPPN team on a great event, and on 25 years of leadership in Irish education.
#ippn25 #primaryeducation
14.11.2025 15:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Child Talks 2025
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Teachers 📣
Register your class to watch Child Talks 2025 live from your classroom.
Hear powerful stories from young people about the issues that matter to them.
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/child-talk...
14.11.2025 14:11 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has issued a statement on the Government’s new housing plan and its impact on children at risk of homelessness.
Read his full statement in the comments.
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has issued a statement on the Government’s new housing plan and its impact on children at risk of homelessness.
Read his full statement in the comments.
14.11.2025 09:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Great to be part of the recent #GAA Youth Forum at Croke Park.
The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
Great to be part of the recent #GAA Youth Forum at Croke Park.
The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
Great to be part of the recent #GAA Youth Forum at Croke Park.
The GAA continues to empower young people on and off the pitch, and the OCO fully supports their work in making sure children’s voices are heard, respected and valued.
11.11.2025 10:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter.
Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚
Order your free copy!
Contact: communications@oco.ie
Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter.
Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚
Order your free copy!
Contact: communications@oco.ie
Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter.
Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚
Order your free copy!
Contact: communications@oco.ie
Today we’re in Sligo for the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book made by children, for children about the Ombudsman for Children and why rights matter.
Proud day for the young authors behind this project. 📚
Order your free copy!
Contact: communications@oco.ie
04.11.2025 12:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ombudsman for Children statement on IPAS centre arson attack
Ombudsman for Children statement on IPAS centre arson attack:
www.oco.ie/news/ombudsm...
03.11.2025 16:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌟Great visit to Roscommon Community College to meet Miss Kerrane’s 1st Year students - our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025–2026!
📚 We’re excited to have our first secondary school helping to promote children’s rights and children’s voices.
31.10.2025 07:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The vital #UNCRC Incorporation event is UNDERWAY at @IMMAIreland! .
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
The vital #UNCRC Incorporation event is UNDERWAY at @IMMAIreland! .
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
The vital #UNCRC Incorporation event is UNDERWAY at @IMMAIreland! .
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
The vital #UNCRC Incorporation event is UNDERWAY at @IMMAIreland! .
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
The vital #UNCRC Incorporation event is UNDERWAY at @IMMAIreland! .
Powerful voices driving the change:
· OCO Youth Advisory Panel
· Dr. Niall Muldoon
· Youth Activist Cara Darmondy
· Expert Guest Speakers
A crucial day for #ChildrensRights in Irish law.
#OCOIreland
29.10.2025 14:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Exciting day ahead at the Irish Museum of Modern for a crucial event focused on the Incorporation of UNCRC into Irish law.
This work is essential for securing stronger rights for children in Ireland.
Follow along! 📢
#UNCRC #ChildrensRights #OCOIreland
Exciting day ahead at the Irish Museum of Modern for a crucial event focused on the Incorporation of UNCRC into Irish law.
This work is essential for securing stronger rights for children in Ireland.
Follow along! 📢
#UNCRC #ChildrensRights #OCOIreland
29.10.2025 09:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Welcome to Miss Bellew’s 6th class at Bracken Educate Together NS, Balbriggan, our newest OCO School Ambassadors 🙌
Great conversations with students like Noah and Ella about children’s rights and making sure every voice is heard.
Read more at OCO.ie
28.10.2025 15:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📢 We’re Hiring – Digital Assistant (EO)
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is looking for a Digital Assistant to join our Communications team.
🗓 Closing date: 12 noon, 30 October 2025
👉 Learn more and apply at ocoJobs.com
📢 We’re Hiring – Digital Assistant (EO)
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is looking for a Digital Assistant to join our Communications team.
🗓 Closing date: 12 noon, 30 October 2025
👉 Learn more and apply at ocoJobs.com
28.10.2025 09:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’re delighted to welcome Roscommon Community College as one of our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025/26 – and our first secondary school to take on the role! 👏
They’ll be helping to promote children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
We’re delighted to welcome Roscommon Community College as one of our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025/26 – and our first secondary school to take on the role! 👏
They’ll be helping to promote children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
23.10.2025 14:35 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎉 Delighted to welcome Bracken Educate Together, Balbriggan as one of our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025/26!
They’ll help spread awareness of children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
🎉 Delighted to welcome Bracken Educate Together, Balbriggan as one of our new OCO School Ambassadors for 2025/26!
They’ll help spread awareness of children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more: OCO.ie
22.10.2025 16:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📺 The OCO worked with @cnam-ie.bsky.social and #IFCO on new research exploring how adults and children view harmful and offensive content across media.
Understanding young people’s perspectives is vital to shaping safer digital spaces.
🔗 Read more at OCO.ie
22.10.2025 15:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📺 The OCO worked with @cnam-ie.bsky.social and #IFCO on new research exploring how young people and children view harmful and offensive content across media.
Understanding young people’s perspectives is vital to shaping safer digital spaces.
🔗 Read more at oco.ie
21.10.2025 14:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ireland’s new International Protection Bill could leave migrant children more vulnerable than ever.
At last week’s Justice Committee, the OCO urged stronger safeguards for children’s rights.
🎥 Watch our submission explainer
🔗 Learn more at OCO.ie
21.10.2025 14:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Audience Perspectives on Harmful and Offensive Media Content is research conducted by @cnam-ie.bsky.social,
IFCO, with the Ombudsman for Children’s Office designing and facilitating the focus groups for children.
Read the OCO’s Youth Friendly report at OCO.ie
Audience Perspectives on Harmful and Offensive Media Content is research conducted by @cnam-ie.bsky.social,
IFCO, with the Ombudsman for Children’s Office designing and facilitating the focus groups for children.
Read the OCO’s Youth Friendly report below:
www.oco.ie/library/audi...
21.10.2025 11:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dr. Niall Muldoon spoke at the 11th Annual Conference of the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies on 25 Years of the Children Act.
He called for full incorporation of the UNCRC into Irish law - to make our justice system truly child-centred.
Dr. Niall Muldoon spoke at the 11th Annual Conference of the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies on 25 Years of the Children Act.
He called for full incorporation of the UNCRC into Irish law - to make our justice system truly child-centred.
Dr. Niall Muldoon spoke at the 11th Annual Conference of the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies on 25 Years of the Children Act.
He called for full incorporation of the UNCRC into Irish law - to make our justice system truly child-centred.
⚖️ Dr. Niall Muldoon spoke at the 11th Annual Conference of the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies on 25 Years of the Children Act.
He called for full incorporation of the UNCRC into Irish law - to make our justice system truly child-centred.
20.10.2025 14:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎉 Great visit to Miss Whyte’s 6th Class at Scoil Mhuire na Trócaire, Ardee, Co. Louth - our new OCO School Ambassadors!
✨ They’ll be helping to promote children’s rights in their school and community.
🔗 Learn more at OCO.ie
17.10.2025 11:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This week, Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon joined Tusla to launch the Children First Governance Framework, sharing his perspective on putting children’s rights at the heart of its implementation.
This week, Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon joined Tusla to launch the Children First Governance Framework, sharing his perspective on putting children’s rights at the heart of its implementation.
This week, Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon joined Tusla to launch the Children First Governance Framework, sharing his perspective on putting children’s rights at the heart of its implementation.
#ChildrenFirst #OCOIreland #ChildrensRights
17.10.2025 09:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dr. Tricia Keilthy & Nuala Ward from the OCO appeared before the Justice Committee on the International Protection Bill 2025, calling for stronger safeguards for migrant children - including a ban on detention.
▶️Watch live at oireachtas.ie
Dr. Tricia Keilthy & Nuala Ward from the OCO appeared before the Justice Committee on the International Protection Bill 2025, calling for stronger safeguards for migrant children - including a ban on detention.
▶️Watch live at oireachtas.ie
Dr. Tricia Keilthy & Nuala Ward from the OCO appeared before the Justice Committee on the International Protection Bill 2025, calling for stronger safeguards for migrant children - including a ban on detention.
▶️Watch live at oireachtas.ie
14.10.2025 14:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
💛 To mark the end of #KinshipCareWeek, we’re sharing Jack’s story.
When he began caring for his granddaughter Julie to keep her out of state care, he contacted the OCO to find out what supports were available.
🎥 Watch their story below.
#KinshipCareCounts
10.10.2025 10:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🧠 #WorldMentalHealthDay
Too many children are still waiting for mental health support.
In 2024, 2% of OCO complaints were about access to services.
Every child deserves help when they need it 💙
👉 OCO.ie
10.10.2025 09:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Assistant Prof of Psychology at the National College of Ireland | Visiting Researcher at the University of Cambridge | Interests include youth mental health, children’s social care, and inequalities.
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