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Abuse Through Prostitution and the Internet
(Barnardos, 2007)The scale of child prostitution, child trafficking and grooming has increased considerably due to the development of new technologies such as the internet and mobile phones. The new technologies give people who are ... -
Addressing the Housing Crisis - Is Enough Being Done?
(Barnardos, 2015)Everyone needs a place to call home to instil security, safety and familiarity in their lives. The absence of this affects a child profoundly, leading to feelings of uncertainty, fear, helplessness and anxiety as they see ... -
Adoption Bill 2009 Barnardos Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Health and Children
(Barnardos, 2009-12)Barnardos welcomes the introduction of the Adoption Bill 2009, published in January 2009 by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Bill represents the consolidation of legislation on adoption and the placing of ... -
Advocacy Paper on Separated Children
(Barnardos, 2011)Historically, there has been a lack of child centred approach in dealing with separated children in Ireland, with too much emphasis placed on the immigration status of the child rather than the interests of the child. This ... -
Aftercare for Separated Children
(Barnardos, 2010)Aftercare is a range of services provided to a young person when they leave the care of the State aged 18. These services should support young people while they make the transition from living in care to adulthood, with ... -
Alcohol Consumption Among Children and Young People
(Barnardos, No date)Information sheet with statistics relating to alcohol drinking among children and young people in Ireland. -
Barnardos Analysis of the Programme for Government
(Barnardos, 2011)The Programme for Government presented by Fine Gael and Labour aims to build a new Ireland built on fairness and equal citizenship where the vulnerable are protected and the burden sharing will be done on an equitable ... -
Barnardos Briefing: Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes
(Barnardos, 2009)Barnardos acknowledges the serious nature of the economic situation facing Ireland at present and the difficult decisions facing Government as they try to bring current expenditure closer in line with the diminishing ... -
Barnardos Children's Manifesto: General Election 2020
(Barnardos, 2020)Barnardos helps children and families across Ireland. Each week children and families come to visit our services in their community. To make a difference to their lives, we are asking the next government to grant three wishes. -
Barnardos Manifesto regarding General Election 2020
(Barnardos, 2020)The children and families that Barnardos work with have been affected by traumatic life events such as abuse, parental mental health, bereavement and addiction. In 2019, we saw a marked increase in the number of children ... -
Barnardos Submission on the Development of the National Substance Misuse Strategy 2009 - 2016
(Barnardos, 2010)Barnardos welcomes the opportunity to input into the development of the National Substance Misuse Strategy 2009 -2016. This strategy represents a significant opportunity to tackle the combined issues of drug and alcohol ... -
Barnardos Submission Regarding the National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking
(Barnardos, 2007)Barnardos believes that child trafficking is a child protection issue. As such, the principles underpinning the Child Care Act 1991, and the provisions of that Act are there to guide the response of the State to situations ... -
Barnardos Submission to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Women’s Rights, on the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010 With Regards to Separated Children
(Barnardos, 2010)Barnardos would like to take this opportunity to comment on and highlight some concerns regarding the Immigration, Residence and Protection (IRP) Bill 2010 from the perspective of separated children and/or children who ... -
Barnardos Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Education and Science. Staying in School: The Way Forward Draft Report
(Barnardos, 2009)The Draft Report is a positive contribution to the policy debate on the enduring problems of educational disadvantage and early school leaving in Ireland. Although the conclusions and recommendations of the report have ... -
Barnardos Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Child Protection
(Barnardos, 2006)Barnardos welcomes the opportunity to feed into the deliberations of the Oireachtas Committee on Child Protection. Barnardos believes that the principle of the child’s best interests being of first and paramount consideration ... -
Barnardos Submission to the Programme for Government
(Barnardos, 2011)2011 marks an opportunity for significant change in Ireland. The new Programme for Government must reflect this opportunity. Much of the coverage of election 2011 focused on candidates’ experiences of going door to door ... -
Barnardos Updated Infographic on Waiting Lists
(Barnardos, 2018)Updated statistics relevant to waiting lists for Speech and Language, Mental Health Services, and Disability Assessment with regional breakdowns. -
Barnardos Waiting List Survey Factsheet
(Barnardos, 2017)Barnardos is calling on the Government to immediately address the extensive waiting lists for children's health assessments and treatments in Ireland. Getting access to medical assessments and treatment when a child needs ... -
Barnardos’ Children’s Declaration Action Plan (Summary)
(Barnardos, No date)Summary of Barnardos’ Children’s Declaration Action Plan actions. -
Barnardos’ Observations on the Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2008
(Barnardos, 2009)Barnardos recognises that many people who beg are living in very difficult circumstances and often experience problems including homelessness, addiction and mental health difficulties. Families and children living in ...