Phibsborough
We in the Parish of St Peter’s, Phibsborough value and encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development. We recognize the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to their protection and support.
In keeping with this we will work to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children and young people in order to secure their protection and enable their full participation in the life of the Church.
Our child safeguarding policy in St Peter’s Parish is that of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church as set out in its document Safeguarding Children: Standards and Guidance Document for the Catholic Church in Ireland (2008). Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2011), Department of Children and Youth Affairs www.dcya.ie. Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy and Procedures (March 2011), Archdiocese of Dublin www.dublindiocese.ie/cps.
Child Protection Service – Archdiocese of Dublin
Director, Child Safeguarding and Protection Service,
Designated Person: Andrew Fagan 836 0314
Deputy Designated Person: Sinead McDonnell 836 0314
Child Safeguarding and Protection Service Office 836 0314
Training and Development Services: Fr Paddy Boyle 086 101 1415
An Garda Síochána Mountjoy: 666 8600
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Duty Social Worker:
Wellmount Health Centre, Finglas 856 7704
Rathdown Road 882 5000
Towards Healing (from the Republic of Ireland) 1800 33 12 34
(from Northern Ireland) 0800 97 32 72
One in Four: 662 4070
The Samaritans 1850 60 90 90
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC)
29, Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 644 7710
Childline (24 hr service for children under 18) 1800 66 66 66
Catholic Youth Care
Arran Quay, Dublin 7 872 5055
National Youth Council of Ireland
3 Montague Street, Dublin 2 478 4122
National Youth Federation
20 Lower Dominic Street, Dublin 1 872 9933
St Peter’s Parish
Child Protection Person: Carmel Byrne (c/o Parish Office) 838 9708