The Ireland Podcast21 Aug 2024

96. Dr. Niall Muldoon: Ombudsman For Children In Ireland

Episode 96 has the Ombudsman for Children in Ireland Dr Niall Muldoon conversing with Fender Jackson. Niall has held this position since February 2015, and his work focuses on promoting and protecting the rights and welfare of children in Ireland. This interview is the latest link in ‘Muldoon’s Chain’. This interview is the latest link in ‘Muldoon’s Chain’, a series initiated through a conversation with Paul Muldoon on The Ireland Podcast.

Conversation includes: interactions; Niall’s journey to his current role; interview tips; Chris Hadfield; the fixed maximum time of two terms (12 years); the genesis of the ombudsman for children’s office; what Niall’s day-to-day job is; the role of the office of the Children’s Ombudsman; the three sections of taking complaints, raising awareness of children’s rights and of the office and advising government on policy and legislation; the growing team; Chris Quinn; cross border work between both commissioners and their teams; advice to a members of family in a difficult situation; alcoholism and stopping drinking; reasons why people stay in domestic violent situations; Derek Ryan; benefits and challenges of the job; scoliosis; Minister Donnelly; housing; repetition of the same mistakes; sports coaching; compartmentalising; reaching one’s potential; Mike Tyson; kids’ concerns; the privilege of a politician who has the power to affect change for the people of Ireland; advice to Irish American billionaires; Grandpa Hanky’s Pancakes and other topics.

Face to face recording in The Ireland Podcast studio in Salthill, Galway at approximately 7pm on Thursday 25th July 2024.

Relevant Links

https://www.oco.ie

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https://www.instagram.com/derekryanmusicofficial/

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