The National Federation hosted a very well attended one-day event on the policy and legislative developments in relation to children, including the Children’s First, Bill on Tuesday 10th March, 2015 in the Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise.

You can download a copy of the programme here.

This event provided an excellent opportunity for all those working in the area of children’s disability services, child protection & welfare - to network, share information, and hear presentations from leading experts in this field. 

Presentations for the event are now available to download below:

Mandatory Reporting of Child Protection Concerns: Helping You Understand Your Obligations - Ms. Jenny Bulbulia,  Barrister at Law

An Garda Síochána & protection of vulnerable persons. - Detective Sergeant Jennifer Molony, An Garda Síochána

Ombudsman for Children's Office - 10 Years putting Children First - Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, Office of the Ombudsman for Children

Children First Implementation Plan for Health Service Executive, Ms. Marie Faughey, Children First Lead, HSE

Working together to protect and promote the welfare of children with a disability - Dr Aisling Gillen, National Policy Manager Family Support, Tusla & Ms Colette McLoughlin, Area Manager Tusla Child & Family services, for Dublin South/Dublin South East/Wicklow Area

Why an explicit Action Plan is needed to protect Children with Disabilities - Ms. Colette Daly, Head of Social Work & Family Support, Ability West