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The State should carry out an urgent review of its approach to child protection and welfare. That was the recommendation of a jury following the inquest into the death of Daniel McAnaspie, a teenager who was murdered while in the care of the state. Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance speaks to This Week.
Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euronews; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, The Irish Examiner; and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway.
For this week's Tech Takeover, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran to discuss a conference hosted by the Children's Rights Alliance that gave deep analysis on what protections are in place for children and young people on the internet and what more needs to be done, including areas that need urgent action.
Noeline Blackwell, Human rights lawyer, Consultant and Online Safety Coordinator with the Children's Rights Alliance joins Kieran to place her favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
Noeline Blackwell, online safety co-ordinator with the Children's Rights Alliance and former Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis centre
Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor in the European University Institute, Peter Brown, Director at Baggot Investments and Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of The Children's Rights Alliance.
Children Rights Alliance Report Card for 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The IFA join Patricia tomorrow as they call for a dedicated rural crime unit to tackle the rise in illegal hunting which can kill livestock and cause damage to land.The Children's Rights Alliance on their annual report card to the Government highlighting failures in mental health and homes for younger people We discuss Medical Tourism Would you resit your theory test to renew your driving licence Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tanya Ward, CEO off the Children's Rights Alliance says it's unacceptable how many young people are waiting for mental health services.
Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Conor D. McGuinness, Sinn Féin politician TD for Waterford; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Today on the show - Cllr Alan Lawes calls for better access to mental health services as 100's of people are being turned away from some services, Larry Donnelly speaks to us about Donald Trump's actions on Ukraine and the Children's Rights Alliance call for more action from Government to make up for the gaps in services & supports left by the outgoing Government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
Today on the show - Deputy Erin McGreehan on FF members backing the programme for Goverment, Dyslexia Ireland on the difficulties facing students trying to get an exemption for Irish and the Children's Rights Alliance on the dangers of giving kids mobile phone when they are too young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Campaign groups have been responding to the outlined plan for government. We hear from Tanya Ward (Children's Rights Alliance); James Morrisroe (GRA); Oisin Coghlan (Friends of the Earth); Nick Henderson (Irish Refugee Council); Sean Moynihan (Alone) and Nathan Murphy (USI).
Between 2020 and 2024, the UK has had four Prime Ministers and a long running game of Musical Chairs in the relevant government departments. What we still don't have is a unified, coherent policy on AI and Artists' Rights. In this episode, our guest is Nicola Solomon, a solicitor, consultant on policy and law in the creative industries and, until recently, the Chair of the Creators' Rights Alliance.What progress has she seen in the last few years and what hope has that given her for what might be expected from a Labour government?Moreover, what can we as individuals do to make our voices heard?Since this episode was recorded in December, the UK government has launched its AI and Copyright Consultation, which will be open until 25th February 2025.
The Childrens' Rights Alliance runs a food support scheme for children every Christmas but is calling on the government to step in and help families access food outside of school-term time. Our reporter Una Kelly has been speaking to some organisations working with families in food poverty.
Under sixteens banned from using social media under strict new legislation in Australia. The government says it's to protect children, but Big Tech companies and some human rights groups say it won't work. What are the arguments and the views worldwide? In this episode: Mark Andrejevic, Professor, Monash University's School of Media, Film, and Journalism. Nirali Bhatia, Founder, Cyber BAAP. Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Co-ordinator, Children's Rights Alliance. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
The High Court has been found in favour of Nikita Hand and has awarded damages from Conor McGregor to her after finding that she was assaulted by the martial arts fighter in the Beacon Hotel.Dr. Elaine Byrnes from the School of Psychology at DCU and Noeline Blackwell, Human Rights Lawyer, Consultant and Online Safety Coordinator with the Children's Rights Alliance join Kieran to discuss.
Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Pat Leahy, Political Editor with The Irish Times, Tanya Ward, Chief Executive with the Children's Rights Alliance and member of the Just Transition Commission, Larry Donnelly, Lecturer in Law at NUI Galway, Siobhan O'Connell, Entrepeneur and Communications Specialist.
With today being the big reveal of Budget 2025, there's a lot to dig into. For a breakdown of its content Kieran is joined by a panel of experts from across a wide field to discuss. Topics include benefits for families and tax.He's joined by Danny McCoy, CEO of IBEC, Tanya Ward, CEO of Children's Rights Alliance and Emmet Oliver, The Hard Shoulder's Business Correspondent.
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys & our reporter Gavin O'Callaghan.
Tony Foley, Senior Lecturer in Economics at DCU;Susanne Rogers, Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
The Budget is just a week away and it seems like the government is positioned to make this a big budget giveaway.But, what is being asked of the government in Budget 2025?Two people who are calling on the government to address their issues are Tanya Ward, CEO of Children's Rights Alliance and Pat Crotty, CEO of the Vintners Federation. They join Kieran to discuss.
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast Rory discusess the issues of rising deprivation and homelessness amongst Ireland's children, with Tanya Ward, Director of the Children's Rights Alliance. The number in children experiencing enforced deprivation has increased from 200,000 to 257000 between 2021 and 2023, while the number of children homeless with their families has increased by 87% since 2021, yet we have billions in Budget Surplus. We discuss how the lifting of the eviction ban resulted in an increase in children and families in homelessness and the on-going cost of living crisis for families, the failure of government to implement targeted measures, and the public support for new initiatives from free school books to school meals. We highlight the need to continue to hold the ambition and hope to end child poverty and child and family homelessness. Support Rory and Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/111983961
Material deprivation is a direct measure of poverty derived from the lack of items and activities deemed to be necessary for an acceptable standard of living. To discuss this Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance and Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on Social Protection, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.
Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of Children's Rights Alliance, discusses 'End Child Poverty' week.
Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times columnist, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror, Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of The Children's Rights Alliance and Dr Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and Founder of Ireland Thinks.
Today, leading experts in Ireland and UK working in online safety come together to explore strategies that can be taken to create a safer digital space for children and young people. The event, held by the Children's Rights Alliance, looks at threats to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in the online world as well as the impact of Coimisiún na Meán's Online Safety Code. Exposure to harmful content suggesting hate, self-harm and suicide, cyberbullying, and privacy violations are just some of the issues under the spotlight. Speaking ahead of the event, Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Coordinator at the Children's Rights Alliance, said: "Creating a safe digital space for children and young people is not just a necessity but a fundamental right. We have seen technology evolve at breakneck speed, and while this has resulted in unparalleled opportunities for learning and connection, we must also address the risks emerging because our laws and policies have not kept pace with these rapid advancements. The exposure to harmful content, along with the potential for cyberbullying, means the digital world poses a real and imminent threat to our children's well-being and safety. With great power comes great responsibility and to date, social media giants simply have not displayed that responsibility. There has been a united outcry from parents, advocates, experts and even children and young people themselves for regulations that allow for a safe and engaging online environment. Looking at the current state of play and the daily damage occurring to the safety and well-being of children and young people from even just a few minutes online, it is vital that tech companies address these challenges head-on and are held accountable for any harm that occurs on their platforms. Implementation of effective measures are a must to safeguard and protect the rights of all their users, particularly those most vulnerable. We know that the tech expertise and capabilities are there to address these harms, there is no justifiable reason not to use them. Today's event is a unique opportunity to bring together experts working in the space to discuss and propose comprehensive strategies and steps we can all take to effectively ensure potential risks to children and young people's safety are mitigated. The ever-changing complexity of the online world demands consistent vigilance and revisiting of regulations so that we stay proactive in protecting our children's rights. A collective effort from policymakers, educators, non-governmental organisations and parents will help maximise impact in safeguarding children online but we need a solid foundation in the Online Safety Code to do so. Through making a conscious effort now to create a safer digital space, we are working towards children being able to experience the myriad of benefits technology can offer without compromising their well-being. It is our duty to create an online world where children can thrive safely and securely." Professor Sonia Livingstone, keynote speaker at today's event and one of Europe's foremost experts on children's rights in a digital age, commented: "It is crucial we join forces to strike a balance that provides children and young people with the safety necessary to benefit from digital opportunities without exposure to unnecessary harm. In order to succeed in this, we need to place a focus on efficient regulation that is not only effective in restricting harmful content but also promotes positive digital experiences and engagement. Tech companies have a duty of care to their users, and given its prominence in the tech landscape, Ireland is in a position to really lead across Europe through its new Online Code. We need to see tech giants in Ireland set a positive example and uphold their duty of care through robust regulatory policies that hold platforms accountable for their content and the experiences of users. It is unacceptable that falling victim to manipula...
Leading experts in Ireland and UK working in online safety come together to explore how to create a safer digital space for children and young people in an initiative held by the Children's Rights Alliance. Exposure to harmful content suggesting hate, self-harm and suicide, cyberbullying, and privacy violations are just some of the issues under the spotlight. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Coordinator at the Children's Rights Alliance.
Estamos no chamado maio laranja, mês de enfrentamento e prevenção ao abuso e à exploração sexual de crianças e adolescentes. Se engana quem pensa que os abusadores são pessoas desconhecidas. Isso nem sempre é verdade. Segundo o Anuário Brasileiro de Segurança Pública, a maioria dos abusos ocorre no ambiente familiar e é cometido por um homem, que é parente ou conhecido. São pais, padrastos, mas também tios, avôs, amigos dos pais da criança. No Opinião dessa semana, vamos tentar entender a diferença entre exploração e abuso sexual. Como podemos proteger nossos filhos? A partir de que idade é possível ensiná-los a identificar esse tipo de violência? Para falar sobre o assunto, receberemos a médica pediatra ANA CLAUDIA BRANDÃO, integrante do projeto "Eu Me Protejo" e LAÍS PERETTO, diretora-executiva da Childhood Brasil. Conversamos, também, remotamente, com a ex-nadadora JOANNA MARANHÃO, coordenadora de rede pela Sport & Rights Alliance, que se tornou uma ativista depois de revelar que sofreu abusos sexuais de seu treinador quando tinha apenas nove anos.
Description:Dave from the Solar Rights Alliance joins Bodie to discuss challenges faced by solar users with utility companies in California. The conversation dives into the benefits of consumer investments in solar technology for grid resilience and cost reduction. They highlight the importance of empowering individuals in shaping the energy transition and propose key changes for a renewable-friendly environment. The dialogue delves into California's legislative landscape, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and consumer empowerment in prioritizing renewable energy initiatives. The influence of utilities, unions, and lobbyists in shaping solar energy regulations is explored, with an emphasis on the protection of individuals' rights to self-generate and store energy. The episode concludes with a call for continued advocacy in the solar energy space.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastLinks:Solar Rights AllianceSolar United NeighborsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times; Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance, discusses its latest child poverty report.
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Noeline Blackwell, Human rights lawyer and Consultant and Online safety co-ordinator with the Children's Rights Alliance to discuss why she thinks we are too harsh on NGOs...
Online safety for children is a huge issue in our digital society and here at Alcohol Action Ireland we want to shine a light on how damaging digital advertising of harmful commodities, such as alcohol, can be. Currently in Ireland, through a new body called Coimisiún na Meán, we are developing new online safety rules for video sharing platform services, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok and others. Today, we hear how we should protect children and their rights in this digital era. Our expert guests are human rights lawyer and Online Safety Coordinator for the Children's Rights Alliance, Noeline Blackwell, and director of the Center for Digital cultures and Societies at the University of Queensland, Associate Professor in the School of Communication and arts, Nicholas Carah. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT●How we can protect children from harmful advertising ●Dark advertising of alcohol that targets children ●The most important things for regulators to consider ●Why we need to listen to the voices of young people ●Taking pressure from parents and placing it on politcians GUEST DETAILSNoeline Blackwell is a human rights lawyer who joined the Children's Rights Alliance in November 2023 as Online Safety Co-ordinator. Prior to that, Noeline was CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre for almost 8 years and was previously Director of FLAC, the Free Legal Advice Centres. Noeline also spent a number of years in general practice, with a particular focus in immigration, refugee and family law. She has been a member of a number of statutory and NGO boards. She currently chairs the Independent Patient Safety Council and the Child Law Project. She was appointed as a member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in 2023.https://ie.linkedin.com/in/noelineblackwell Nicholas Carah is Director of Digital Cultures & Societies in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Arts. He is an Associate Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, and a Chief Investigator on ARC Discovery and Linkage projects. In 2023 they are Deputy Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Nicholas' research examines the algorithmic and participatory advertising model of digital media platforms, with a sustained focus on digital alcohol marketing. He is the author of Media and Society: Power, Platforms & Participation (2021), Brand Machines, Sensory Media and Calculative Culture (2016), Media and Society: production, content and participation (2015), Pop Brands: branding, popular music and young people (2010). And, co-editor of Digital Intimate Publics and Social Media (2018) and Conflict in My Outlook (2022). Nicholas has also been involved in research projects on alcohol-related harms and nightlife culture and the use of digital media in fostering cultural change in drinking culture. Nicholas is a Director and Deputy Chair of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education.https://nicholascarah.com/nicholascarah MORE INFORMATIONRead our submission regarding Ireland's online safety code.https://alcoholireland.ie/our-work/policy/alcohol-marketing-protecting-children/ If you are looking for support visit https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/addiction/drugshivhelpline/ To find out more about Alcohol Action Ireland visit alcoholireland.ieKEYWORDS#children #regulation #advertising #alcohol #online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's panel includes Wendy Grace, broadcaster with Spirit FM; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Brigid Laffan, Chancellor of the University of Limerick and Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant.
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic Rory, talks to Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance about the findings of the Report Card 2024 assessing the Government's progress on its commitments for children made in the Programme for Government. We discuss some positive work on education and food poverty, challenges on creating a public early years and education and childcare system, and the failures in mental health, and on-going shameful neglect of children in homelessness. You can read the full report here:Report-Card-2024.pdf (childrensrights.ie) The Candidate Rory Hearne podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-99319639
Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance, outlines the findings of its annual report card that grades the Government on how it performed for children in 2023.
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Jen Hogan, Columnist with The Irish Times and Newstalk Reporter Seán O'Regan to discuss...
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic Podcast, Rory talks about the increase in anti-immigrant politics, but also the positive work being done to welcome and support refugees and real solutions that can build homes and provide asylum seeker accommodation with Tanya Ward of the Children's Rights Alliance and Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer with TUD. Irish Nationalism, Sinn Féin and the far right with Researcher of Global Politics and Online Subcultures, Joshua Molloy, is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-94361655
Join Dave Rosenfeld of Solar Rights Alliance and me in conversation on “Proposed Utility Tax would increase electricity bills for millions, undermine rooftop solar, and discourage conservation” https://solarrights.org/utility-tax-post/ The post A Rude Awakening with Dave Rosenfeld of Solar Rights Alliance appeared first on KPFA.
Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance, discusses HIQA's unpublished report into the treatment of separated children seeking asylum in Ireland.
Ruth Breslin, Associate Researcher on the Sexual Exploitation Research Programme, on a new study from UCD on the targeting and sexual exploitation of teenage girls in the care of the State by coordinated gangs. Later, we hear reaction from Tanya Ward of the Children's Rights Alliance.
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