News & Statements
Minister Fitzgerald announces €900,000 to support training for childcare staff starting 2013
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today announced that she has allocated €900,000 in the current year to allow both Early Childhood Ireland and Border Counties Childcare Network to commence delivering training modules commencing before end 2013.
Minister Fitzgerald launches a new report from Growing Up in Ireland on infant development and the impact of parenting and family contexts
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today welcomed the publication of the latest series of research findings from the ‘Growing Up in Ireland’ longitudinal study of children which is commissioned and funded by her Department.
Minister Fitzgerald launches Expert Group report on Early Years Strategy
Minister says Ireland has so much to gain from early intervention - to address major challenges and to interrupt both current and future crises.
Government approve revised Heads of Children First Bill – Fitzgerald
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today announced that the Government has approved the revised Heads and General Scheme of the Children First Bill and has approved the drafting of this legislation by parliamentary counsel.
Child helpline data shows that child protection requires an EU-wide response – Minister Fitzgerald
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today said that data collated from European child helplines must act as a wake-up call for policy-makers on the scale of pressures and problems facing Europe's children and young people and therefore requires an EU-wide response.
Minister Fitzgerald to host EU Expert Roundtable event on the contribution of youth work to youth employment
As part of Ireland’s EU Presidency, Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, is to host a two-day expert round-table event on the contribution of youth work to youth employment, commencing tomorrow Thursday 20th June.
Women’s Aid report reflects disturbing trends in child abuse in Ireland – Minister Fitzgerald
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has today (12th June 2013) said that the 2012 annual report from Women’s Aid reflects disturbing trends in child abuse in Ireland.
Minister Fitzgerald welcomes progress towards Adoption Agreement with Vietnam
The delegation of senior officials was on a week-long visit hosted by the Adoption Authority and Minister Fitzgerald.