Young People

Guardian ad litem arrangements Pre-legislative Scrutiny by the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Children and Youth Affairs

I thank the Joint Committee and its Chairman, Deputy Daly, for providing me and officials of my Department with the opportunity to brief the Committee on the General Scheme of the Child...

Speech by Dr Katherine Zappone, T.D., Minister for Children & Youth Affairs Barnardos Guardian ad Litem Service 20th Anniversary Conference Getting the balance right: Proportionality, timeliness and decision making in child care proceedings

Good afternoon, Chair, ladies and gentlemen. I’m delighted to be here this afternoon to address this Conference, which marks 25 years since the 1991 Child Care Act came into force...

Reform of Child Care Act to allow Children’s voices to be heard “All children in child-care proceedings must have opportunity to access Independent Guardian ad litem” Minister Zappone to address Barnardo’s Conference at Croke Park

A full review of the child care act will ensure that children in crisis are given supports, protections and a voice in their future, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs...

Zappone acts to end sentencing of children to adult facilities from Midnight - Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced that with effect from Midnight tonight (Thurs 30th March), all young males under the age of 18...

Minister Zappone announces 900 free places on the Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Higher Education Programme

Applications will open this week for the second intake onto the Leadership for Inclusion (LINC) higher education programme for early years practitioners which will...

Local Councils receive funding to promote young voices “Children and young people must have a say in local decision-making.”Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone

Dr. Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today announced the first payment under her Department’s Comhairle na nÓg Development Fund 2017 to 31 Local...

Building a new childcare system, €4m capital funding confirmed Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, has announced that €4m is being provided to improve childcare services...

Recovering Truth and Justice - Remarks by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone - Dáil Statements on the Announcement by the Commission of Investigation confirming Human Remains on the Site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby home

Ceann Comhairle, Deputies, Experience tells us it can take time to shine a light on dark periods of our history. The truth is hidden. Sometimes hidden in plain sight. It takes the brave...

€3m Euro to support School Age Childcare - Guidelines for use of Schools also confirmed at launch of Action Plan Joint Statement by Minister Zappone and Minister Bruton

On foot of commitments made in the Programme for a Partnership Government, and following a period of intensive collaboration and consultation...

State of the Nation’s Children report points to considerable improvements in key aspects of Irish children’s lives, while also highlighting areas of concern

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has today published the State of the Nation's Children Report: Ireland 2016...

 

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September  4th,  2023

Increased use of speed detection cameras authorised by Minister McEntee and Garda Commissioner

December  29th,  2022

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €28.9 million for 2022

December  28th,  2022

Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announce €1m for initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

November  18th,  2022

Government announces commencement of tender process for iconic Narrow Water Bridge

November  16th,  2022

Digitisation of the 1926 Census

August  8th,  2022

Taoiseach releases white tailed sea eagle chicks in significant biodiversity initiative to restore a native and once extinct bird to Irish skies

August  2nd,  2022

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

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