World Childrens Day 'Child Talks'

20 Nov 2019

Ryan McKeon, LCA1 student from Scoil Mhuire speaks at World Childrens Day 'Child Talks' event in Dublin Castle today. Child Talks took place at The Printworks, Dublin Castle on World Children’s Day, today Wednesday 20th November hosted by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office. The opening address was delivered by the Minster for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone. Child Talks saw nine young people take to the stage to share their views and experiences on World Children’s Day. The Kabin Crew, a collective of young singers and rappers, supported by Music Generation, also performed a piece especially composed for this event. Ryan, aged 15 is originally from Dundalk in Co. Louth but now lives in Clane. Ryan has ADHD and dyspraxia. He spoke about his experience as a young person with a disability, the difficulties caused by waiting lists and services for young people with disabilities “Child Talks explores topics including mental health, disability, education, period poverty, climate change, voting age and community participation. The young people taking part are from all over Ireland and we will also have a young person travelling from Tanzania. The theme of this year’s Child Talks is Be Your Best Self. Congratulations to Ryan on his excellent talk. Everyone is Scoil Mhuire is very proud of him today for his contribution to the Child Talks event. His classmates in LCA1 and Mr. Dermody accompanied Ryan today and supported him for the talk.