Child Safeguarding

Parish Child Safeguarding Policy

The Archdiocese of Dublin and the Parish of the Immaculate Conception and St Killian, Clondalkin Village, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, Clonburris and Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple, Knockmitten, values and encourages the participation of children and young people in Parish liturgies and in Diocesan activities  in order to enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.  We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to ensuring their protection from all forms of abuse.  This is a commitment binding on all Priests and on those who work in our Diocesan offices and agencies, and in our Parish.  It extends to all the many and varied ways that children share in the life of the Church in our Diocese.

Useful Contacts

• Archdiocese of Dublin
  If you want to discuss Child Protection concerns,  contact the Designated Person (Andrew Fagan) or the Deputy Designated Person (Sinéad McDonnell)

Mr Andrew Fagan (Director and Designated Person)
Tel: 01 836 0314 (00 353 1 836 0314 outside Ireland)
Email: andrew.fagan@dublindiocese.ie

Ms Sinéad McDonnell (Deputy Designated Person and Child Protection Officer)
Tel: 01 836 0314 (00 353 1 836 0314 outside Ireland)
Email: sinead.mcdonnell@dublindiocese.ie

For General Information, contact
Ms. Aileen Byrne, Administration
Ms. Vivienne Knight, Administration
Tel: 01 836 0314 (00 353 1 836 0314 outside Ireland)
Email: cps@dublindiocese.ie

or write to them at: Child Safeguarding and Protection Service, Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3, Ireland

• Local Garda Siochána
  Garda Station Clondalkin: 666 7600
• HSE Helpline (National)
  Shared resources between Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Faoiseamh, One in Four and HSE
  Open hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 2am, Saturday & Sunday 11am – 2am
  Tel: 1800 670 700
• Health Service Executive (HSE)
  Contact your local Community Care Area
  Tel: 1850 24 1850

The Child Safeguarding Parish Representatives can offer help regarding best practice and the implementation of the policy, and can be contacted via the Parish Office:  Tel: 459 3520   Email: office@clondalkinparish.com