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Joint Submission to the Office of the Minister for Children on the Implementation of the Ryan Report Recommendations
(Barnardos, CARI, Children’s Rights Alliance, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, ISPCC, One in Four & Rape Crisis Network Ireland, No date)The publication of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse report affords us the opportunity to acknowledge the great failings of the Irish State in its past protection of children placed in its care. It is essential ... -
Make the Grade
(Barnardos, 2006)The intrinsic right to an education is guaranteed to every child in Ireland under Section 42 of the Irish Constitution. Articles 28 and 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child give further voice to those ... -
A Million Reasons to Get it Right : The Barnardos Children's Declaration
(Barnardos, 2007)The purpose of A Million Reasons to Get it Right — The Barnardos Children’s Declaration is to shine a spotlight on the key issues that affect children’s lives. Our hope is that the recommendations we are proposing will ... -
Missing Separated Children in Ireland
(Barnardos, 2011)Between 2000 and 2010, 513 separated children went missing from State care and 440 of them are still unaccounted for (Irish Times, 10 th January 2011). Previously, hostels for separated children did not have round the ... -
Moving On: Aftercare Provision in Ireland
(Barnardos, 2012)As children journey through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood the majority experience love, support and stability that enables them to grow into independent, self assured adults. They often stay in the family ... -
National Vetting Bureau Bill - Committee Stage Debate
(Barnardos, 2012-10-17)Barnardos and ISPCC strongly welcomes the National Vetting Bureau Bill 2012. While it is disappointing that this Bill copies the 2011 Bill in proposing only the vetting of those in identified employment types rather than ... -
NDP 2007 - 2013 Submission
(Barnardos, 2006)Barnardos welcomes the opportunity to put in a submission for the 2007 - 2013 National Development Plan. Overall the current NDP (2000 - 2006) has made a significant contribution in a number of areas. Social inclusion was ... -
NESF Submission on Mental Health and Social Inclusion
(Barnardos, 2006)Barnardos welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the NESF project team on Mental Health and Social Inclusion. Barnardos’ services operate in over 30 locations around the country working directly with and providing ... -
NEWB Guidelines on Developing School Codes of Behaviour
(Barnardos, 2007)Barnardos welcomes the development of the Guidelines for Developing School Codes of Behaviour and the invitation to make a submission to the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) of our suggested amendments to the ... -
No to the Use of Physical Punishment
(Barnardos, 2006)Barnardos believes that we, as a society, need to make the statement that hitting a child is as unacceptable, indeed as unlawful, as inflicting violence upon an adult. Ireland has signed up to the UN Convention on the ... -
Parental Leave
(Barnardos, 2018)Parents have the biggest influence on a child’s early life, particularly in their first year. The experiences children have during their first year lays the foundation for the rest of their childhood and for the adults ... -
Play and Recreation
(Barnardos, 2008)Every time a child plays, they learn. By sharing and taking turns, negotiating obstacles, exercising imaginations and interacting with others, children develop the skills and experience that in turn lead to enhanced ... -
Presentation to Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform
(Barnardos, 2011)Barnardos welcomes the opportunity to present to the Committee and I would like to thank Deputy White and members for inviting us this morning. Barnardos provides services to children and families in 42 projects across ... -
Presentation to TD briefing on Public Health (Alcohol) Bill for Alcohol Action Ireland
(Barnardos, 2016)Barnardos welcomes the main provisions in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill which aim to tackle Ireland’s harmful relationship with alcohol and bring about significant improvements in public health, safety and wellbeing. ... -
Programme for Government Recommendations
(Barnardos, 2020)The Covid19 crisis has had widespread implications for children and families in Ireland. Children are bearing an enormous burden placed on them by this pandemic. Vulnerable and at risk children, such as those Barnardos ... -
Reality of Life for Children and Families Struggling with Recession
(Barnardos, 2010)Barnardos services across Ireland are seeing daily the impact of the recession on children and families, many of whom are struggling to cope against a backdrop of reduced household income and widespread cuts to public ... -
Reflections on Ireland’s UPR Process - from a Children’s Rights Perspective
(Barnardos, 2015)There have been some welcome developments in relation to the advancement of children’s rights since Ireland’s last UPR review in 2010, including most significantly the 31st Constitutional amendment which introduced ... -
Reorganising Child and Family Support Services: Discussion Paper
(Barnardos, 2011)Services for children and families in Ireland have long been divided across political Department lines, particularly at the national level. On the ground, services have developed in an ad hoc manner, responding to local ... -
Review and Amendment of Procedures for Hearing and Determining Appeals In Preparation for the Commencement of the Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007
(Barnardos, 2007)Barnardos believes that the Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007 downgrades a child’s right to an education as enshrined in the Irish Constitution. Unlike the Education Act 1998 and the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 ... -
Review of the Procedures for Hearing and Determining Appeals
(Barnardos, 2007)Barnardos believes that the Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007 downgrades a child’s right to an education as enshrined in the Irish Constitution. Unlike the Education Act 1998 and the Education (Welfare) ...