Child Protection Guidelines
St Columba’s Parish
Iona Road, Dublin

The parish of Iona Road values and encourages the participation of children and vulnerable adults in parish liturgies and parish activities.

We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and vulnerable adults and are committed to ensuring their protection from all forms of abuse.

This commitment is binding on all priests, employees and volunteers who work in our parish and we comply with all regulations laid down by the Archdiocese of Dublin.

The parish works in partnership with the HSE and An Garda Siochána in all matters pertaining to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. If you have a concern about safeguarding you should contact:

Parish Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Representatives

Toni Nyhan and or Tony Moroney, through the parish office 01 8308257

 Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding & Protection Service for the Archdiocese of Dublin

Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3.

Telephone: (01) 836 0314

Email: cps@dublindiocese.ie

URGENT CONCERN: GARDA (Mountjoy Garda Station) Telephone: (01) 666 8600

For any issues or concerns you may have in relation to Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults click into the following link:
http://csps.dublindiocese.ie/