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05 March 2026
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Policy SubmissionSubmission on the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2025
Submission on the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2025 EPIC has made a submission on the Child Care (Amendment) Bill. There are many positive amendments to be welcomed, particularly the establishment of a cross-government and inter-agency committee, as well as placing of a duty on relevant bodies to co-operate, including in relation to aftercare. EPIC welcomes the explicit focus...
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12 February 2026
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Policy SubmissionSubmission on the Development of a National Alternative Care Strategy
Submission to the Department of Children, Disability and Equality on the Development of a National Alternative Care Strategy In December 2025, EPIC made a submission to the Department of Children, Disability and Equality to inform the development of a National Alternative Care Strategy. The submission sets out a rights-based vision for alternative care in Ireland,...
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10 October 2025
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Oireachtas BriefingEPIC's Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use on Care-Experience
EPIC’s Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on DrugUse on Care-Experience EPIC’s Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on DrugUse on Care-Experience While those in the room will be aware, it is important to put on record that most young people in the care system have positive experiences. Even where experiences are difficult,...