Ombudsman for Children

This is our account about our work as a human rights body working to protect children's rights in Ireland. For complaints contact [email protected]

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[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

The OCO is no longer using X to post content.

Stay in touch with us over on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, LinkedIn and at https://t.co/XYoCMutXkU

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

OCO statement on Grok AI concerns

The OCO is extremely concerned about these issues with Grok and is calling for immediate action to ensure that children’s rights are fully protected online.

Read the full statement below:

https://t.co/pnjsPYHalj

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

We’re at the @StripeYSTE 2026 🎉

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is in the RDS talking to young people about children’s rights and the work of the OCO.

#StripeYSTE #StripeYSTE2026 #STEM #science #technology #childrensrights

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

We can’t wait to meet so many curious minds at @StripeYSTE tomorrow! 💡

If you’re heading to the RDS, come find the OCO team in Expo Hall 1. See you then!

#StripeYSTE #StripeYSTE2026 #STEM #science #technology

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

Celebrating children’s rights at @StripeYSTE

If you’re attending - come and visit the OCO stand (#120) in Expo Hall 1.

Can’t wait to meet you!

#StripeYSTE #StripeYSTE2026 #STEM #science #technology

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

An early start at the RDS this morning!
The OCO team is busy setting up our stand for this year’s Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
We can’t wait to get started.

#StripeYSTE #StripeYSTE2026 #STEM #science #technology @StripeYSTE

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

🎧 The Keeper of Rights audiobook with @Kids_Own is here!

✨Voiced by Matilda star Alisha Weir, the book helps children learn about their rights and the role of the Ombudsman in a clear and accessible way 📖

⬇️Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

https://t.co/MED1tMlP32

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

✨ Happy New Year from everyone at the OCO.

🛡️All children have the right to feel safe – everywhere. It’s not a privilege, it’s a right.

👉 To learn more about children’s rights, head to https://t.co/LxJ2y1Er9B

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

🎄From everyone at the OCO we wish you a very Merry Christmas

📊From every report to every young voice, 2025 was about progress, passion and protecting children’s rights.

✨Here’s to doing even more in 2026.

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

This year, the OCO's Youth Advisory Panel made their voices heard at every level, from Irish classrooms to the European Parliament.

Here’s a look at how they shaped the conversation on children’s rights in 2025.

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

🎧 The audiobook of the OCO's The Keeper of Rights is now available

Voiced by Matilda star Alisha Weir 🌟 The book tells the story of the OCO by children.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music 🎶

#ChildrensRights #Audiobook #OCOIreland @Kids_Own

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The OCO invites applications from interested candidates for the position of Participation & Rights Education Officer at Executive Officer grade.

For more information please visit https://t.co/eOUqpEyqs4

#jobfairy #hiring #jobopportunity #careers #jobs

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From listening to young voices to advocating for children’s rights, 2025 was a year of progress for the Ombudsman for Children’s Office.

Check out our highlights video and learn more at https://t.co/LxJ2y1Er9B

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🎄 Agus deireadh 2025 ag druidim linn, ba mhaith linn an deis a thapú chun buíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a d’oibrigh linn i mbliana chun cearta leanaí a chur chun cinn agus a chosaint ar fud fad na tíre.

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

Child Talks 2025 💙

Our annual event was a day full of courage and connection at @TheHelixDublin.

Young speakers shared the issues that matter to them in front of an incredible audience of children.

Watch the montage below and learn more at https://t.co/LxJ2y1Er9B

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

🎄As we get closer to Christmas, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who has worked with us to promote and protect children’s rights across Ireland this year.

❄️From all of us at the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, we wish you a peaceful Christmas and a hopeful New Year.

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

EO Digital Assistant (3 Year FTC)

The OCO invites applications from interested candidates for the position of Digital Assistant on a three-year fixed-term contract.

Closing Date: 12pm on the 30th January 2026

For more information and to apply: https://t.co/eOUqpEyYhC

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

From every report to every young voice, 2025 was about progress, passion and protecting children’s rights. Here’s to doing even more in 2026.

From everyone at the OCO we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄

[Ombudsman for Children @OCO_ireland]

Even in challenging times, children’s rights still stand.

To learn more about children’s rights visit https://t.co/LxJ2y1Er9B