Delays in youth justice system a ‘barrier to rehabilitation’
He was caught with a joint. Three years and 14 hearings later, the case is not over
Mother takes legal action against Tusla over incorrect ‘alcohol misuse’ accusation
Copy and pasting error had led to inaccurate reference to alcohol use in case records
Leaving Cert pupils back in class by February 1st is priority – Foley
Talks ongoing with unions on reopening of special needs schools and tuition next Thursday
Delayed assessment of children with disabilities a ‘breach of their rights’, committee told
Most assessments of children with disabilities not completed within statutory timeframe
Concern virtual childcare hearings may lead to parents posting footage online
Cases heard by judge sitting in physical courtroom while other parties use videolink
Children left in State care ‘twilight zone’ indefinitely by Tusla
Concerns raised by Hiqa over placement of children in care without court orders
Covid-19: Questions raised over Garda response to Debenhams and Four Courts protests
Rally by former workers was broken up, but large gathering was let remain in courts building
Coronavirus: Gardaí walk tightrope between coercion and persuasion
Draconian power to keep people at home will be bolstered by public disapproval of flouters
Coronavirus: Nearly all visits to children in detention suspended
Tusla issued advice on young people in care who cough, spit and refuse to wash hands
Ana Kriégel murder: What drove two teenage boys to murder a 14-year-old girl?
What part did violent media, pornography and psycopathy play in the murder
Tribunal criticises Tusla’s ‘system’ of prioritising child safety files
Tusla comes out of the Disclosures Tribunal more damaged than the Garda
Child homelessness in Ireland worst in Europe, forum hears
As rate of child homelessness rises 287% in three years, close attention to rights urged
Stop and search: Garda harassment or crime-fighting?
Inner-city teenagers say they are constantly stopped by gardaí, even when wearing their school uniform
Gay man drops legal challenge to blood donation ban
Decision follows decision by Minister for Health to end permanent prohibition
Whistleblower claims learning support hours redeployed
Investigation urged over claims time held for special needs is going to management duties
Youth used police-style baton in attempted mugging
Teenager pleads guilty to attempted robbery and having weapon capable of causing injury
Law fails to comply with EU trafficking directive, rules High Court
Woman facing criminal prosection took case claiming State failed to recognise she was a victim of trafficking
Dublin youth walks free after stabbing due to technicality
Boy had pleaded guilty in November at the Dublin Children’s Court to assault
Threat of fresh legal action over lack of resources for pupils with ‘mild’ Down syndrome
Decision to postpone introduction of more equitable system criticised by Down Syndrome Ireland
Wrong-footed thief made odd choice with runners
Boy, who pleaded guilty to theft at Dublin shopping-centre, spared custodial sentence
Dublin boy (16) charged with raping young girl is freed on bail
Attack alleged to have happened two years ago when accused was 14
Shatter disclosed Wallace information for ‘political advantage’
Judgment reserved in data protection appeal by former minister
Shatter appeal over Wallace data ruling set for November
Data Protection Commissioner found the then minister failed to uphold his statutory duties
Shatter challenges data commissioner ruling on Wallace
Court told commissioner erred in its conclusion that former minister breached rules
Clare Daly pleads not guilty to driving offence
TD to contest charge for driving without reasonable consideration at Port Tunnel
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