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19 May 2023
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Policy SubmissionSubmission on the General Scheme of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023
Submission on the General Scheme of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023 EPIC make this submission on behalf of the children and young people from ethnic minority backgrounds and unaccompanied minors in care and aftercare with whom we work. Our submission focuses on inclusive and culturally sensitive care, improving accommodation and aftercare service for unaccompanied minors...
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17 May 2023
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Oireachtas BriefingBriefing to the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on the topic of Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023
Briefing to the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on the topic of Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023 EPIC’s Opening Statement was delivered by Marissa Ryan, CEO of EPIC Good afternoon. We would like to thank the Cathaoirleach, committee staff and esteemed members of...
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16 May 2023
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Policy Position PaperAmplifying Voices: Enshrining the Right to Independent Advocacy (2023)
Amplifying Voices: Enshrining the Right to Independent Advocacy (2023) Independent advocacy is a process of helping children and young people to express themselves, empower them to have a say and be heard on issues that affect their life and bring about positive change (with the help of non-governmental professional, known as an Advocate). At EPIC,...