SAFEGUARDING

The Church of Ireland acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of all children sharing in its ministry. We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding reflects statutory responsibilities, government regulation and complies with best practice.

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The Church of Ireland pledges to work alongside parents, carers and statutory authorities to value and support children as important members of our church community, to ensure they have a positive and safe experience in church activities.

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The Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all church personnel and is recognised in Chapter XVI of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland.

 

Whom to contact to discuss safeguarding issues not related to abuse:

Rev Kevin Conroy: 086 0406256

Susie Grier: 086 8297511

Stephen Bond: 086 3369235

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Whom to contact if you have a suspicion, concern, knowledge or allegation of abuse:

- RCB Safeguarding Casework Officer

Katie Harrigan: 01 4125608

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If it is an emergency situation or you do not wish to contact the RCB Safeguarding Casework Officer, you can contact:

​- Garda (Police) contact for allegations not related to clergy:

Garda Station, Blackrock: 01 6665200

​- Garda (Police) contact for allegations related to clergy:

Garda National Protective Services Bureau: 01 6663430 / 01 6663435

​- Child Protection Services:

Tusla, Dublin Southeast:  01 9213400

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For any other safeguarding queries, email safeguarding@rcboi.org

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Learn more about safeguarding at https://safeguarding.ireland.anglican.org/