The Minister for Children Barry Andrews says he favours reducing the age of consent for sex. Read More
The government and Church authorities are in discussions about launching an investigation into the handling of allegations of clerical child sexual abuse in all Catholic dioceses. Read More
CHILDREN'S rights groups have welcomed the funds announced for the implementation of the Ryan Report and the Children's Rights Referendum. Read More
FLEXIBLE arrangements may be brought in to help up to 500 couples who are in danger of losing the chance to adopt children abroad under new legislation. Read More
45 young people have gone missing from the care of the HSE in 2009, according to the Minister for Children. Read More
About 40 per cent of nine-year-olds have been bullied in the past year, new research revealed today. Read More
About 40% of nine-year-olds in Ireland have been bullied in the past year, new research has revealed. Read More
The Minister for Children Barry Andrews has said he is not surprised pressure is being placed on the Bishop of Limerick to resign. Read More
Barry Andrews was the keyboardist for XTC on their first two albums, 1978's White Music and Go2. Frustrated with the band ... Read the full Barry Andrews bio.