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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ombudsman for Children: Presentation (28 May 2015)

Jillian van Turnhout: ...way forward. It is not a case of us trying to encroach too much. I do not think we could be accused too much of nanny stateism. One hundred years ago one could beat one’s wife, one’s dog and one’s child and we still allow children to be beaten. I find that reprehensible that we allow that in our laws. I know it is not being used in the courts, to the best of my...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Jillian van Turnhout: ...corporal punishment, beatings and inflicting punishment, such as by whipping. The fact that anyone would have this defence against children is inexplicable. Over 100 years ago, one could beat one’s wife, dog or one’s child. We have removed this for domestic abuse and animal welfare but this defence is acceptable in cases involving children. The Council of Europe has...

Seanad: Appointment of Ombudsman for Children: Motion (12 Feb 2015)

Jillian van Turnhout: ...Children First Bill because I believe there is a way we can deal with this issue. It is shameful we have not yet dealt with this issue. Just 100 years ago, people could beat their wives, their dogs and their children. We still allow the beating of children. This says a lot about our society. I would like to wish Dr. Niall Muldoon every success in the office. He can be assured of my...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. David Begg (25 Sep 2013)

Jillian van Turnhout: ...of direct provision - vested interests, property development and the relationship with banks. It is interesting to note that at the turn of the 20th century it was lawful to hit one's dog, one's wife and one's child. Sadly, in 2013 it is still lawful to hit one's child - and arguably, someone else's child - in the absence of an explicit ban on corporal punishment of children in the home...

Seanad: Early Intervention and Family Support Services: Statements (7 Mar 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: ...have provided the technology to the child in the first place? Yesterday evening I came across a case, one which has been going on for some time, of a young child with cerebral palsy whose assistive dog has not been allowed go to school with him since Christmas. His parents, accordingly, have decided to home-school their child. The child has written a letter to the President, Michael D....