The Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) is appointed by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister and has a role in promoting and safeguarding the interests and rights of children and young people, advancing equality, challenging discrimination and empowering and enabling their voice. The Commissioner reports to the Assembly and Parliament.
The Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, announced the appointment of Chris Quinn as the new Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People on 21st June 2023.
As the fourth Commissioner since the establishment of NICCY in 2003, Chris will take up the appointment on 18 September 2023.
You can find out more about the work of the Commissioner and how to contact him on the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) website