Child Safeguarding & Protection
Child Safeguarding Policy Statement
As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are committed to ensuring their safety and well-being and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this. We recognise each child as a gift from God and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
All Church 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.
Your Parish Safeguarding Representative is Nuala McLeod and she can be contacted through the Parish Office at 01 494 7307 ballyroansafeguarding@gmail.com
If you have a concern about child abuse, please contact either:
- Diocesan Child Safeguarding & Protection Service (CSPS)
Designated Liaison Person
Mr. Andrew Fagan, Director, Child Safeguarding & Protection Service,
20-23 Arran Quay, Dublin 7, D07 XK85 Tel. 01-8360314
- Deputy Liaison Person
Ms. Deirdre Donnelly, Safeguarding & Support Officer,
Child Safeguarding & Protection Service,
20-23 Arran Quay, Dublin 7, D07 XK85. Tel. 01-8360314
You can also contact the TUSLA OFFICE Child & Family Agency dedicated contact point at 087 3981713
If you have a concern about a vulnerable adult you can contact the HSE (Vulnerable Adults) at 1850 241850.
Other useful contact details:
TOWARDS HEALING is a support service funded by the Catholic church for survivors of institutional, clerical and religious abuse and provides counselling and helpline support. Freefone 1800 303416
TOWARDS PEACE is a spiritual support service for survivors of physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual abuse. Phone no: +353 1 5053082 or
+353 86 771 0533
Rathfarnham Garda Station 01 6666500
If you would like to download policy documents from the Diocesan Child Safeguarding and Protection Service please click here For further resources from the CSPS please click here
To view a copy of the Child Safeguarding & Protection Service newsletter August 2024 please click here
