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Child Safeguarding and Protection Service

For the procedures to implement the Child Safeguarding Policy, Newman University Church and the Notre Dame Newman Centre for Faith and Reason follows the guidance of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland available here.

Designated Liaison Person

Sheila Groome and James Aherne: newmanparishdublin@gmail.com

"The Archdiocese of Dublin recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children, is committed to ensuring their safety and well being and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this. The Archdiocese recognises each child as a gift from God, and values and encourages the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

All diocesan 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 ParishSafeguarding Representatives, Sheila Groom and James Aherne, are contactable through the parish office.

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, Holy Cross Diocesan Center, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3, Tel. 01-8350314, (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00)

Deputy Designated Liaison Person, Ms. Julie McCullough, Child Protection Pfficer, Child Safeguarding and Protection Service, Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3, Tel. 01-8360314 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00)