Diocese of Waterford and Lismore
Policy On Safeguarding Children, 2010
Child Protection and Procedures for the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore
"Since 1996, the Church has published a number of documents governing the issue of safeguarding
children and young people. The "Policy On Safeguarding Children" is based on these documents
and, in particular, on Safeguarding Children: Standards and Guidance Document for the Catholic
Church in Ireland (NBSC 2008), which outlines the standards to be applied in developing policies
and procedures for safeguarding children engaged in Church activities. It also mirrors civil
legislation and policy as outlined in the guideline documents Children First (DOHC 1999), and
Our Duty to Care (DOHC 2002).
Its aim is clear and simple - to help all involved in working with
children and young people in the diocese meet their obligations to safeguard children in all
Church-related activities."
[Avril Halley, Diocesan Coordinator]
The diocesan "Policy On Safeguarding Children, 2010" may be viewed
HERE. This policy was adopted
in its entirety by the Parish of Dunhill and Fenor. The "Diocesan Child Safeguarding Policy Statement
and Contact Details" on page 3 are displayed in both churches. Rita Byrne and Ann
Marie Queally are the persons responsible for the implementation of the policy in the parish.
Further information may be obtained from the
diocesan web site..
