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What impact did school closures have on children’s rights?

The impact that closures in 2020 and 2021 had on children’s rights.

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07.31 28 Jan 2022


What impact did school closures have on children’s rights?


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07.31 28 Jan 2022


Nearly two years since schools across Ireland were closed as part of the first lockdown, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is publishing a Child Rights Impact Assessment detailing the impact that closures in 2020 and 2021 had on children’s rights.  Dr Karen McCauley, Head of Policy the Ombudsman for Children’s Office joined Shane on the show this morning to their findings.

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