In Ireland, approximately 3,500 young people come before the Children Court each year. The offences for which young people are remanded or sentenced include: public order crimes, alcohol and drug misuse (see pp.21-25 of report).

This report sets out the operation and development of Oberstown between January 2012 and May 2016. It reflects a period of significant reform, during which the three Schools underwent a process to amalgamate into one single campus. From June 1, 2016, a new legal entity – the Oberstown Children Detention Campus – was formally established.