Child Safeguarding and Protection
St. Vincent De Paul Parish, Marino, Dublin 3 operates under the guidance of the Dublin Archdiocese and applies The Child Safeguarding in the Archdiocese of Dublin Policies, Procedures & Good Practice Guidelines 2023.
Policy Statement
The Archdiocese of Dublin, as a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, 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.
- Dublin Diocesan Child Safeguarding Policy 2023: https://csps.dublindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/Dublin-Diocesan-Child-Safeguarding-Policy-2023.pdf
- Child Safeguarding Statement incl. Full Risk Assessment 2023: https://csps.dublindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/Child-Safeguarding-Statement-Full-2023.pdf
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 2019: https://csps.dublindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/09/Safeguarding-Vulnerable-Adults-.pdf
- Diocesan Safeguarding Strategy 2023-2026: https://csps.dublindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Diocesan-Safeguarding-Strategy-2023-2026.docx
- Safeguarding Handbook for Parish Staff and Volunteers 2021: https://csps.dublindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/Safeguarding-Handbook-for-Parish-Staff-Volunteers.pdf
Parish Child Safeguarding and Protection Representatives: Josephine Bleach and Colin Redmond, contactable via the Parish Office, 018332772
Useful Contact Details:
- Dublin Diocesan Designated Liaison Person: Andrew Fagan, 01 8360314
- Deputy Designated Liaison Person and Child Protection Officer: Deirdre Donnelly, 01 8360314
- TUSLA Office: 018566856
- Clontarf Garda Station: 016664800
- Towards Healing: 1800303416
- Childline: 1800666666
For further information, visit the website of the Child Safeguarding and Protection Service of the Archdiocese of Dublin: www.csps.dublindiocese.ie