Child Safeguarding & Protection
Policy Documents – Click on links below
Archdiocese of Dublin Safeguarding and Protection Policy
Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland
Child Safeguarding Statement of the Redemptorists in Ireland
Procedures of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland
Safeguarding Children: A One-Church Approach – Policy and Standards for the Redemptorists in Ireland 2016
Safeguarding Vunerable Adults Policy of the Archdiocese of Dublin
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Statement of the Constituent Members of the Catholic Church in Ireland
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.
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Assumption Child Safeguarding and Protection Statement
We the Parish of Assumption, Ballyfermot value and encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and activities in order to enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to ensuring their protection from all forms of abuse, emotional, physical, sexual and neglect.
In keeping with this we will do all in our power to create safe environments for children and young people in order to secure their protection and enable their full participation in the life of the Church.
This is a commitment binding on all priests and on those who work and volunteer in this Parish.
If anyone wishes to discuss any concern regarding child safeguarding and protection with our Church please contact:
Local Parish Safeguarding Representatives: Sr. Anne Neylon and Veronica Jackson who are contactable through the parish office.
Director of Child Safeguarding and Protection Office at Archdiocese of Dublin: Andrew Fagan – 01 836 0314 or 087 685 3180
Garda Siochana, Ballyfermot: 01 666 7200 or Sexual Crime Management Unit: 01-6663316
Tusla: 01 870 8000