Safeguarding

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Within the Parish of St Thomas The Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Child Protection is Everybody’s Responsibility

Safeguarding Children Policy Statement

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We in the Parish of St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, value and encourage the participation of children and young people in all parish activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.

We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to ensuring their protection and support.

In keeping with this, we will work to 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.

Letter from Archbishop Farrell

Contacts

HSE if it is a vulnerable adult.
Tel:1850 241850 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for concerns about a vulnerable adult (Office hours - Outside office hours please contact An Garda Siochana, Blanchardstown 01 6667000).

Tusla if it is a person under the age of 18.
Tel: 01- 8708000 for concerns about a child (Office hours - Outside office hours please contact An Garda Siochana, Blanchardstown 01 666700).

The Gardaí.
Blanchardstown Gardaí: Tel: 01-6667000

Diocesan Safeguarding and Protection Service (CSPS)

Diocesan Safeguarding and Child Protection Designated Liaison persons are available for help and advice.

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 Liaison Person
Ms Deirdre Donnelly, Safeguarding and Support Officer
Child Safeguarding and Protection Service,
Holy Cross Diocesan Centre,
Clonliffe College,
Dublin 3
Tel: 01-8360314 (Mon-Fri 09:00 - 17:00)

The Parish Safeguarding and Protection Representatives are:

Shane McGrath and Carmel O’Boyle. They may be contacted at the Parish Office, Tel: 01 8208112 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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