Youth Voice on Living in Special Care
Ballydowd is a special care unit that provides stability in a secured therapeutic environment for young people between the ages of 12 and 17.
A Child’s Experience of Being Listened to by a Vet
How the vet ensured that the child was given Space, Voice, Audience and Influence
Youth Voice in a Halloween Programme
Young people’s involvement in the development of a Halloween Programme in Lava Javas Youth Café, Limerick City.
A Parent’s Story
A parent’s story about the impact on children of having their voices heard
Students Voice on a New Uniform
Students, staff, parents, management and other members of the school community felt that the uniform no longer represented Salerno as it had become unprofessional, unkempt and tatty looking. In particular, students did not have a sense of pride in their uniform.
How’s Your Head – Young Voices during COVID-19
Children and Youth Affairs, working with the Department of Health and the youth sector, collaborated with SpunOut.ie to undertake an online survey of young people’s experiences of COVID-19
Convention on the Rights of the Child (Child Friendly Version)
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by countries who have promised to protect children’s rights.
Report of DCYA Consultations with Children and Young People Living in Direct Provision
The Direct Provision system is the means through which the State provides accommodation, food and personal expenses to asylum seekers while their applications for asylum status are being processed.
National Sexual Health Strategy (with the Department of Health)
This National Sexual Health Strategy is Ireland’s first national framework for sexual health and wellbeing.
Our Heritage, Your Say: Report on the Consultation with Young People on the Future of Heritage in Ireland
As the Heritage Council formulated its strategic plan for the period 2018-2022, consideration was given to key questions