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Oberstown Statement for Joint Oireachteas Committee

The Joint Oireachteas Committee for Children & Youth Affairs on November 8 heard from Director of Oberstown Pat Bergin and Chair of the Board Professor Ursula Kilkelly on the issue of the most recent HIQA inspection of the facility. Find here the Director of...

Data highlights challenges faced by youth in detention

As well as offering insights into offending and sentencing, the data collated from this Q1 Snapshot study highlights the level of adversity and trauma young people in detention have experienced, including the loss of parents, neglect and abuse, and multiple care...

Oberstown stakeholder engagement session

On Thursday September 7, Oberstown hosted a stakeholder engagement session with a view to sharing information and building understanding about developments in Oberstown, and some of the challenges faced by the Campus. Find here a note about the session, and a record...

Junior Cert Celebrations in Oberstown

Ten young people who sat their Junior Certificate exams in Oberstown were among the 61,000 plus teenagers to receive results nationwide on Wednesday, September 13. All of the 10 who completed their exams in Oberstown passed at least one exam and were delighted with...