Ombudsman for Children's Office

11/11/2025

We were honoured to recently take part in the GAA Youth Forum, where young people came together at Croke Park for workshops on decision-making, resilience, empathy and youth leadership.

At the forum, Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon joined the conversation to recognise the vital role of youth voice and the GAA’s commitment to putting children at the heart of sport and community.

The OCO welcomes the GAA’s dedication to youth participation and is proud to support efforts that ensure every young person’s voice is heard, respected and valued.

11/11/2025

📢 We’re Hiring

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office has a number of new roles to contribute to the impactful work of protecting children’s rights.
We’re looking for:

- Complaints and Quality Assurance Team Lead (HEO)
- Early Resolution Officer (EO)
- Investigator AP (FTC) - for the Complaints & Investigations Team

🗓 Closing date for roles: 12 noon, 21st November 2025

👉 Learn more and apply at ocojobs.com

11/11/2025

The OCO’s workshop on Children's Rights with the Traveller girls group sparked important discussions about their experiences and the challenges that push them toward early school leaving.

Empowering young people to understand their voice and address the adversities they face is crucial.

11/11/2025

Taking place tomorrow is the Social Justice Ireland - Annual Policy Conference 2025.

Attendees will hear from experts like the Ombudsman for Children’s Office Head of Policy, Tricia Keilthy, on the future of care in Ireland!

This is a crucial conversation for policy-makers, advocates, and anyone interested in a fairer society.

05/11/2025

📚✨ The Keeper of Rights – Book Launch in Sligo!

This week we celebrated something truly special, the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a book for children, made by children.

Dr. Niall Muldoon joined students from St. Edward’s National School, Sligo, who helped create this unique project, exploring what children’s rights mean in their own words, ideas and voices.

Through stories, questions, drawings and imagination, these young creators have brought children’s rights to life in a way only children can.

A huge thank you to the students, teachers and Kids' Own Publishing who made this inspiring book possible 💛

🎧 And stay tuned - the audiobook version is on the way!

Order your FREE copy now by emailing: communications@oco.ie

05/11/2025

Order your FREE copy of The Keeper of Rights now.

The book was created by children about the role of the Ombudsman for Children's Office.

Contact: communications@oco.ie

05/11/2025

At yesterday's launch for the OCO's new book The Keeper of Rights, Dr Niall Muldoon called for to be incorporated into law.

Via RTÉ News

The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon has called for the Government to fully incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Irish law.

04/11/2025

📚 Big news on the way from the OCO!

A brand-new audiobook of The Keeper of Rights is nearly read - featuring the brilliant Alisha Weir of Matilda fame, and real voices of children!

Keep an eye out… 👀

04/11/2025

We’ve just wrapped up the launch of The Keeper of Rights, and the energy, creativity, and pride from the children who made this book was incredible.

Their message is clear:
Children have rights to be safe, listened to, respected, and protected.

And the Ombudsman for Children is here to help make that happen.

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to the amazing young authors who created something very special. 💛

Order your FREE copy at: communications@oco.ie

04/11/2025

📚 It’s Launch Day in Sligo!

Today, Dr Niall Muldoon is in Sligo to celebrate the launch of The Keeper of Rights, a special book made by children, for children with Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership.

The book explores:
✨ What children’s rights really mean
✨ How the Ombudsman for Children protects those rights
✨ Real voices, ideas, and creativity from children in Sligo

We’re so proud of the young authors who helped bring this project to life.

Order your FREE copy now!
Contact: communications@oco.ie

04/11/2025

Something exciting is on the way… 👀

Later today, we’ll be revealing a very special collaboration between the OCO and Matilda star Alisha Weir.

Stay tuned - you won’t want to miss this. ✨

04/11/2025

Even in challenging times, children’s rights still stand.

They don’t disappear, pause, or get pushed aside, every child has the right to be safe, supported and heard.

To learn more about children’s rights, visit OCO.ie

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