National Board Newsletter
- June 2018
The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (The National Board) has just published its Annual Report for 2017; the report can be accessed by click here
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National Board Newsletter
- March 2018
We are already into the third month of 2018, and indeed the start of Spring. Already this year the National Board has faced loss, through the death of Mary Waddell, an esteemed Board colleague. We would like to acknowledge the gentle, passionate commitment Mary gave to the work of the National Board since her appointment as a Board Member during 2013.
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Safeguarding Newsletter
- Summer 2018
We cannot relent on Safeguarding
Failure to recognise and respond appropriately to the complex issues of abuse compounds the profound harm done to the lives of young and vulnerable persons, Bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy told a safeguarding conference in the city.
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National Board Newsletter
- June 2018
The National Board has been engaged in discussions with relevant government departments and Data/Information Commissioners in both ROI and NI to clarify the legality of the exchange of information between Church bodies and the National Board.
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Safeguarding Newsletter
- Autumn 2017
The summer months have been busy for the Diocesan Safeguarding Service as it completes a full review of all the procedures and guidance for Parishes and Diocesan activities with children. These will be published later in the year and a new dedicated ‘Safeguarding’ section of the Diocesan website will present the information in accessible format. A special edition of our Safeguarding Newsletter will be circulated when this is live.
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Safeguarding Newsletter
- Spring 2017
Since becoming Bishop four years ago, I have made safeguarding a priority. I have met with survivors of abuse and I have found it always very moving to meet with them.
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