News & Media

Statement from Oberstown director regarding incident of May 30

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Statement from Oberstown director Pat Bergin: “On May 30 an incident occurred at Oberstown Campus involving three young people. Two of those involved in the incident left the Campus. They have now been returned to the Campus. We will not be issuing further detail on...

Presentations from Building the Future

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On May 29, Oberstown gathered together with stakeholders, staff, partners and politicians, in order to outline its vision for the future. A number of internal and external speakers made presentations on the day. All of those presentations can now be found here.

Updated Press Statement, May 31

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We can confirm that Oberstown Campus has been notified by an Garda Síochána that one young person who left the Campus on May 30 has been located and is being returned to the Campus. The Gardaí are continuing the search for the second young person. As this is a live...

Press Statement, May 30

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Last night there was a serious incident at the Oberstown Campus. Two young people left the Campus. Gardaí were notified and are investigating. The local community have been alerted. As this is a live investigation, we are currently unable to share further...

Building the Future event pack

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Building the Future, event content Schedule Speakers Bios Factsheet Strategic goals Review group recommendations  CES/Oberstown Pro-social research    

Building the Future: Event Programme

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Event update Please find attached a schedule for our May 29 event, Building the Future. Places are still available, if you would like to attend please register on Eventbrite.ie.  

Minister for Children endorses positive change in Oberstown

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Writing in the Irish Examiner of May 16, Minister for Children Katherine Zappone outlined the reforming changes that have taken place in youth justice over the past number of months and years. The Minister, who mentioned that she will be attending the Oberstown event...

Change of date: Building the Future

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Please note our event, Building the Future, has been rescheduled to May 29 due to unforeseen circumstances. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We hope you can join us on May 29. Building the Future Join us on Monday, May 29, at Smock Alley Theatre, for an event...

Oberstown Event: Building the Future

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On Tuesday May 9, Oberstown will host an event ‘Building the Future’ at Smock Alley Theatre. The event will include a range of speakers and exhibits, bringing to life the work of the Campus, and reflecting its mission to provide care, education and health...

Director of Oberstown welcomes historic announcement

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Pat Bergin, Director of Oberstown, has welcomed the announcement that all young people under 18 who are sentenced to detention will no longer be sent to adult prison, calling it an ‘historic milestone’ in the reform of youth justice. Read full statement...