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Dr Muldoon deserves support, not platitudes, from the Government\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Government must act immediately to address the range of issues identified in the Ombudsman for Children\u2019s 2022 report, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore.<\/p>\n

Deputy Whitmore, who is the party\u2019s spokesperson on children, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s report, based on over 1,800 complaints received last year, confirms that children across the country continue to be failed by the State on multiple levels.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is clear from the report\u2019s findings that Ireland is starting to fall behind when it comes to children\u2019s rights, with concerns across a range of areas, including education, poverty and mental health.<\/p>\n

\u201cSerious shortcomings in Child and Adolescent\u00a0Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are again highlighted. This comes just weeks after a survey published by the Children\u2019s Ombudsman revealed that six in ten children experienced difficulties accessing CAMHS, with almost 12,000 now waiting for primary care psychology services.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Children\u2019s Ombudsman, Dr Niall Muldoon, should be commended for his excellent work and dedication to child welfare issues. However, he deserves action, not platitudes, from the Government.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Taoiseach previously said he wants Ireland to be the best country in Europe in which to be a child. He also vowed to set up a child poverty unit within his department.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are growing tired of these headline grabbing statements. The Government needs to act on Dr Muldoon\u2019s findings and ensure that this report does not end up on a shelf like previous ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

May 16, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dr Muldoon deserves support, not platitudes, from the Government\u00a0 The Government must act immediately to address the range of issues identified in the Ombudsman for Children\u2019s 2022 report, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. 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