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KILLEIGH PARISH
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN STATEMENT
Safeguarding Children;
The Parish of Killeigh values and encourages the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, and will work in a partnership way with parents at all times.
The Gospel of Christ invites us to cherish and affirm each child as a gift from God with an inherent right to dignity of life and bodily integrity which shall be respected, nurtured and protected by all. Everyone in the Church has an obligation to ensure that the fundamental rights of children are respected.
In keeping with this we in this parish undertake to do all in our power to create safe environments where the welfare of children and young people is paramount. This duty of care extends to all the many and varied ways that children share in the life of the Church in our parish and diocese.
Partnership with Civil Authorities:
Our Parish is committed to working in partnership with the civil authorities to ensure that all aspects of child welfare are managed promptly, professionally and justly. We will adhere to statutory policy, notably ‘Children First’: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2011). All child protection concerns shall be reported to the civil authorities without delay.
Procedures:
The Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin is committed to following best practice as specified by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church (NBSCCC). Our diocesan child protection procedures are set out in our publication - ‘Kildare & Leighlin Diocese: Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures’ (AUG 2009). This document can be downloaded from the diocesan website – www.kandle.ie
As required of all church personnel in this diocese, we will adhere to ‘Kildare & Leighlin Diocese: Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures’ (AUG 2009).
If you have a concern contact:-
Parish Designated Persons: –
Breda O’Connor 087-6482625
Concepta Murphy 087-6550239
Margaret Conroy 086-1797652
Diocesan Designated Person –
Msgr. John McDonald, PP,
Priests House, The Curragh,
Co. Kildare. Tel: 045-441369
Duty Social worker can be contacted 9am-5pm
Laois Area
057 86 92567/8
Offaly Area
057 93 70700
HSE National information line:- 1850 24 1850
(callsave)
Outside of these hours in cases of emergency please contact An Garda Síochána
Tullamore: 057 93 21305
Portarlington: 057 8623112