Safeguarding

The Archdiocese recognises each child as a gift from God, and values and encourages the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

Child Safeguarding Policy Statement

The Archdiocese of Dublin recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children, is committed to ensuring their safety and well-being and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this. The Archdiocese recognises each child as a gift from God, and values and encourages the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

All diocesan personnel (including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.

The Parish Safeguarding Representatives are:

Mary Flood
Rita Berry
Josephine McCann

They are contactable through the Parish Office.

The Oblate Designated Liaison Person

Suzanne Phelan 085 1146391

If you have a concern about child abuse, please contact either:

DIOCESAN CHILD SAFEGUARDING & PROTECTION SERVICES (CSPS)

Designated Liaison Person
Mr Andrew Fagan
, Director, Child Safeguarding and Protection Service,
Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3.
Tel: 01-8360314 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00).

Deputy Designated Liaison Person
Ms Julie McCullough
, Child Protection Officer,
Child Safeguarding Protection Services
Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3.
Tel: 01-8360314 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00).

OR
Tulsa Office: 01 7718500

OR YOUR
Local Garda Station: 01 6669700 (Kilmainham)

Towards Healing Counselling Service:
Freephone 1800 303 416
Towards Healing is an independent organisation providing professional support for people.

Child Safeguarding in the Archdiocese of Dublin:

STATEMENT, REPORTING PROCEDURES AND GOOD PRACTICE GUIDELINES, 2018

http://csps.dublindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/03/Diocesan-Safeguarding-Document-2018.pdf

(page updated March 2019)