A spokesperson for Ireland’s Ombudsman for Children said it is “very concerned” that the best-interests principle was not referenced in the new policy.
Dublin City Council is partnering with Voice Ireland on the project, which aims to help reduce the mountain of disposable nappies that are helping fill the country's bins.
Children who live in homes run by private companies and charities are not included in the HIQA consultation because HIQA doesn’t inspect those services.
Over the years, the idea’s got support from councillors, TDs, the Minister for Transport – but there’s still no simple, official way to do it in Dublin city.
Vandalism to playgrounds is a problem across the city. Ideas to tackle it include providing alternative spaces for teens, designed and built with them.
“This book is exciting because they keep having new mysteries to solve and there are a lot of surprises – and it is funny!” writes our seven-year-old reviewer.
Kids can’t get Irish residence permits or re-entry visas, and it’s a long road to citizenship. Without Irish documents, crossing the border can be tricky.
“I thought this book was really funny,” writes our nine-year-old reviewer. “I’d recommend [it] to people aged 8–11, who like funny books about adventures.”
