Child Protection
St. Anne’s Parish Portmarnock recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children, is committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing 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 parish 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:
Edward Byrne
He is contactable through the Parish Office: 01 8461561
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 and Protection Service,
20-23 Arran Quay, Dublin 7 D07XK85, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3.
Tel. 01-8360314. (Mon-Fri: 09:00 – 17:00)
Deputy Designated Liaison Person
Ms. Deirdre Donnelly, Safeguarding & Support Officer, Child Safeguarding & Protection Service
or
Tusla Office Airside: 01 870 8000
or
Malahide Garda Station: 01 845 0216
HSE (Vulnerable Adults) 1850 24 1850 or at mailto:info@hse.ie
If you would like access the full Safeguarding Policy Statement of the Archdiocese of Dublin you can download it from www.csps.dublindiocese.ie/policies