Children's rights and policy
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This document describes a child's rights in areas such as education, employment, travel, recreation, health and relationships. -
The Ombudsman for Children promotes the rights and welfare of children in Ireland. The Office of the Ombudsman also investigates complaints regarding children's rights. -
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out the basic human rights to which every child is entitled. Ireland ratified the Convention on 28 September 1992. Find out more. -
National policy on children and young people in Ireland and their participation in decision-making. -
When can you leave school? When can you drive a car? This document tells you when you can leave school, start driving, as well as when you can do many other things. -
Supports for young people who are homeless or at risk of losing their home.This document is in: Losing your home and homelessness -
The Children Act 2001 regulates the treatment of children found in breach of the criminal law.This document is in: Children and young offenders -
The Criminal Justice Act 2006 introduced provisions for dealing with anti-social behaviour by children. These provisions allow the Gardaí to deal with anti-social behaviour in a number of ways.This document is in: Children and young offenders