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
National Strategy on Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making
Children and young people have a right to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
Consultations with Young People on Skin Cancer Prevention Behaviours
Just under 13,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually in Ireland. This is twice the number compared to 10 years ago and is projected to more than double again by 2045
Setting up an Advisory Group of Young People for Consultations on the Review of the Garda Youth Diversion Programme
Advisory groups provide a way of directly involving a small number of children and young people (up to ten) in advising on the development of a consultation, programme, project, plan or service.