Publications and Reports
IFCA A-Z of Fostering
Irish Foster Care AssociationDate of publication:
July 2013
Inspection of the HSE Sligo Leitrim Local Health Area Fostering Service in the HSE West Integrated Service Area
Health Information and Quality AuthorityDate of publication:
27 June 2013
DCYA Children First Sectoral Implementation Plan 2013
Department of Children and Youth AffairsOverview of findings of 2012 children’s inspection activity: foster care and children’s residential services
Health Information and Quality AuthorityDate of publication:
July 2013
Sixth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
A Report Submitted to the Oireachtas: Dr. Geoffrey ShannonDate of publication:
January 2013
Inspection of the HSE Fostering Service in Mayo Local Health Area in the HSE West Region
Health Information and Quality AuthorityDate of publication:
27 August 2013
National Review of Sexual Abuse Services
National Review of Sexual Abuse Services for Children and Young PeopleDate of publication:
June, 2011
Roscommon Child Care Case
Report of the Inquiry Team to the Health Service ExecutiveDate of publication:
October 27, 2010
The placement of children aged 12 and under in residential care in Ireland
Date of publication:
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
National Children in Care Inspection Report 2008
Services for children are inspected to independently check and verify that the care provided to children in care is safe, meets the needs of children and complies with legislation, regulations and nationally agreed standards. Inspections also provide a public account of the service provided to children by or on behalf of the state.
Children and Young People's Experiences of Health Information and Quality Authority Inspections
The Irish Association of Young People in Care (IAYPIC) carried out 10 consultation focus group events as requested by the Health Information and Quality Authority. The consultation process was facilitated by the Aftercare Support Network Coordinator and a Children's Rights and Participation Officer in IAYPIC, and took place throughout December 2009.
Report published on Health Service Executive foster care services
The Authority has published a follow-up report on recommendations it has previously made for Health Service Executive foster care services. It found that many recommendations are outstanding and should be implemented without delay.
National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children
These standards aim to follow a child's journey within the HSE child protection system to ensure that the child's safety and welfare is protected. More information.
Guidance for the HSE for the Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care
The Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, commonly referred to as the Ryan Report (the Ryan Report, hereafter), was published on the 20 May 2009 and the Government accepted the recommendations in full. Subsequently, an implementation plan was published by the Offi ce of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA) in July 2009 to respond to each recommendation made in the Ryan Report.
What is the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)?
www.accesscollege.ie The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.Cyberbullying
www.citizeninformation.ie Cyberbullying is bullying through the internet or mobile phone, often through social networking sites used by young people. A booklet GET WITH IT! A guide to cyberbullying (pdf) has been produced as a joint initiative between the Office for Internet Safety, the National Centre for Technology in Education and Barnardos. The booklet is intended to increase awareness of all aspects of cyberbullying including how to identify it and how to prevent it.Keeping Children Safe (.pdf – 231 KB) www.hse.ie
Helping parents and carers choose safe services and activities for childrenModel for the Delivery of Leaving Care & Aftercare Services (.pdf – 5033 KB)
Model for the Delivery of Leaving Care & Aftercare Services developed by Sheila Marshall, HSE Dublin…http://childnet-int.org
– internet safetyLives in Foster Care
The educational and social support experiences of young people aged 13 to 14 years in long term foster care
Published in May 2005
Lives in Foster Care No. 22
Researching briefing for Fiona Daly and Robbie GilliganPublished in May 2005
First Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, Mr Geoffrey Shannon
In June 2006, the Government appointed Professor Finbarr McAuley and Mr Geoffrey Shannon as Special Rapporteurs on Child Protection. The Rapporteurs are independent legal experts whose functions are to keep under review and to audit legal developments for the protection of children; assess what impact, if any, litigation in national and international courts will have on child protection and to prepare, annually, a report to be submitted to the Oireachtas, setting out the results of the previous year's work. This is the first of report of Mr Geoffrey Shannon and was submitted to the Oireachtas for consideration in December 2007. The views expressed in the report are those of the author.
Published in December 2007
Second Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
In June 2006, the Government appointed Professor Finbarr McAuley and Mr Geoffrey Shannon as Special Rapporteurs on Child Protection. The Rapporteurs are independent legal experts whose functions are to keep under review and to audit legal developments for the protection of children; assess what impact, if any, litigation in national and international courts will have on child protection and to prepare, annually, a report to be submitted to the Oireachtas, setting out the results of the previous year's work. This is the second report of Mr Geoffrey Shannon and was submitted to the Oireachtas for consideration in December 2008. The views expressed in the report are those of the author.
Published in December 2008
Third Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
 In June 2006, the Government appointed Professor Finbarr McAuley and Mr Geoffrey Shannon as Special Rapporteurs on Child Protection. The Rapporteurs are independent legal experts whose functions are to keep under review and to audit legal developments for the protection of children; assess what impact, if any, litigation in national and international courts will have on child protection and to prepare, annually, a report to be submitted to the Oireachtas, setting out the results of the previous year's work. This is the second report of Mr Geoffrey Shannon and was submitted to the Oireachtas for consideration in December 2008. The views expressed in the report are those of the author.
Published in April 2010
Fourth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
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Fifth Rapporteur Report on Child Protection
A Report Submitted to the Oireachtas by Dr. Geoffrey Shannon . This is the fifth report of Dr Geoffrey Shannon. The views expressed in the report are those of the author.
Published in July 2012
Children First is Ireland's national guidance for the protection and welfare of children.
The aim of Children First is to promote the safety and well-being of children. Parents and guardians have the main responsibility for the care and protection of children.Children First 2011 (.pdf – 1194 KB)