The OCO investigates complaints about services provided to children by public organisations. The service is free and independent. The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is a human rights institution that promotes the rights and welfare of young people under 18 years of age living in Ireland.

We are a human rights institution and work to protect the rights of children and young people in Ireland.

We investigate complaints about services provided to children by public organisations.

We want children and young people to be actively heard and respected so they experience safe, fulfilling and happy everyday lives.