Publications and Reports
Tenth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
Dr. Geoffrey Shannon
7th December 2017
07.12.2017 10th Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection (pdf)
The 10th Report refers to developments in 2016. Dr Shannon addresses and makes recommendations in relation to following four key areas:
- Developments relating to international Instruments and Standards
- General trends from the Courts in Child Law
- Commencement issues and Pathways to Parentage in the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
- Child Protection and the Criminal Justice System
DCYA Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children
Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Ninth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
Dr. Geoffrey Shannon
November 2016
18.11.2016 Ninth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection (pdf)
The 9th Report refers to developments in 2015. Dr Shannon addresses and makes recommendations in relation to following three key areas:
- Child Protection and Developments in International Law
- Domestic developments
- Child Protection and the Criminal Law System
Eighth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
Dr. Geoffrey Shannon
March 2015
Seventh Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
Dr. Geoffrey Shannon
November 2014
IFCA A-Z of Fostering
Irish Foster Care Association
July 2013
Inspection of the HSE Sligo Leitrim Local Health Area Fostering Service in the HSE West Integrated Service Area
Health Information and Quality Authority
27 June 2013
DCYA Children First Sectoral Implementation Plan 2013
Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Overview of findings of 2012 children’s inspection activity: foster care and children’s residential services
Health Information and Quality Authority
July 2013
Sixth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
A Report Submitted to the Oireachtas: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon
January 2013
Inspection of the HSE Fostering Service in Mayo Local Health Area in the HSE West Region
Health Information and Quality Authority
27 August 2013
National Review of Sexual Abuse Services
National Review of Sexual Abuse Services for Children and Young People
June, 2011
Roscommon Child Care Case
Report of the Inquiry Team to the Health Service Executive
October 27, 2010
The placement of children aged 12 and under in residential care in Ireland
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
This report concerns the findings of a national inspection of the placement of children aged 12 years and under in statutory and non-statutory residential care. The inspection was carried out by the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI)1 between October 2006 and January 2007 against criteria 5.1 – 5.172 of the standard on care planning in the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres 2001.
The report presents data gathered during the inspection, examines the reasons for the initial and continued placement of these children in residential centres, and makes recommendations to those responsible for the policy and provision of placements for children in care.
National Children in Care Inspection Report 2008
4 Nov 2009
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
6 Jul 2010
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.
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Report published on Health Service Executive foster care services
10 Jun 2011
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
25 Jul 2012
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.
[PDF]National Audit of Foster Care Services Final Report April 2010.
Guidance for the HSE for the Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care
10 Mar 2010
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What is the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)?
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 children
Model for the Delivery of Leaving Care & Aftercare Services (.pdf – 5033 KB)
http://childnet-int.org
– internet safety
Lives 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 Gilligan
Published 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)
Child Protection and Welfare Practice Handbook
The Handbook, which is based on the protocols as set out in Children First Guidance 2011 and the collective wisdom and best practice of experts and front line staff, will support the vital work of social workers and other relevant practitioners in dealing with child protection and welfare cases.
Report of the Criminal Law Rapporteur for the Legal Protection of Children, Professor Finbarr McAuley
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 report of Professor Finbarr McAuley 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
Listen to Our Voices – Full Report
Published in July 2011