Child Protection Policy Statement

We in the Parish of Donabate, Portrane and Balheary value and encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.

We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to 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.

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Useful Contact Numbers
Lóirín O' Leary, Parish Child Protection Representative
087 – 203 3240

Child Protection Service – Archdiocese of Dublin
01 836 0314
Mr. Andrew Fagan, M.S.W., Director  Email: andrew.fagan@dublindiocese.ie

An Garda Síochána – Swords
01 666 4700

Health Service Executive (HSE)
Deirdre Donnelly (HSE Swords) – 870 8000

Faoiseamh Child Protection Helpline
1800 33 1234 (Republic)
0800 973 272 (Northern Ireland)

Childline
1800 666 666

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Child Protection Policy Statement

We in the Parish of Donabate, Portrane and Balheary value and encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development. We recognise the dignity and rights … Continue reading