Joint Committee on Children and Equality to discuss priority issues with Children’s Rights Alliance

The meeting in Committee Room 2 of Leinster House will begin at 9:30am with the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Committee, followed by the engagement with representatives from the Children’s Rights Alliance from 10am.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Keira Keogh said: “The Committee welcomes this engagement with the Children’s Rights Alliance, whose 160 members focus on making sure children’s rights are respected and protected in our laws, policies and services to ensure Ireland can be one of the best places in the world to be a child.

“Key issues identified for discussion include child poverty, child protection and alternative care, investing in early childhood education and care for children experiencing disadvantage, moving towards a public model of childcare, and national play policy. Members look forward to examining these policy priorities and related matters with representatives from the Children’s Rights Alliance.”

The Joint Committee on Children and Equality has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 2 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.