Budget 2023 goes further than any before to address the cost of education but fails to deliver enough effective targeted supports for the most disadvantaged children

Commenting on Budget 2023 measures announced today, Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance said; “Framed as a ‘cost of living budget’, what we are seeing today is a suite of measures to help families keep their heads just above water.  Budget 2023 has gone further than any previous budget when it comes to […]

Online Safety Bill can open the window to a safer online world for children but requires serious political will and action, says children’s campaign group

Today the Department of Tourism, Culture Arts, Gaeltacht Sport and Media published the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill. The Children’s Rights Alliance has united 16 of its members as part of the #123OnlineSafety Campaign to urge legislators to make critical changes to the Bill to ensure it is fit for purpose.   Responding to today’s publication, Chief […]

Universal Children’s Day – A Day To Celebrate Childhood

Organisations working directly with children have come together with Ireland’s leading children’s rights institutions, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Tusla to celebrate Universal Children’s Day on Monday 20th November. Individuals and organisations across the country are encouraged to get involved on this special day of celebration for children. Visit www.childrensday.ie to find out about events taking place […]