Safeguarding

Safeguarding Children & Young People

As a constituent of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we recognises 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 recognize 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.

Full statement is available on the diocesan website at: www.clogherdiocese.ie/safeguarding

Details of personnel to contact if you are concerned about the welfare & safety of children:

Safeguarding Director:

Mrs. Deirdre Boyle: +44 (0) 7500961345, safeguardingdirector@clogherdiocese.ie

Diocesan Delegated Liaison Persons:

(Those appointed by the Bishop of Clogher to receive complaints of child abuse by church personnel)

Mrs. Martha Smyth, +44 (0) 7775507445
Mrs. Anne Molloy, +44 (0) 7879413855

An Garda Síochána, 01 63430 or 01 663435
Garda 24 Hour Reporting Line: 1800 555 222, gnpsb@garda.ie or any Garda Station.

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), 101 or 999.
Western PSNI: 028 90650222 or any Police Station

Tusla – Child & Family Service Agency:
Monaghan: 047 30473
Donegal: 074 9104560

Gateway Services (Northern Ireland):
028 71 314090 (Office hours) & 028 9504 9999 (Out of hours emergencies)