Child safeguarding and protection policy - Garda Vetting
New diocesan policy and guidelines for child safeguarding and protection were launched on Tuesday 7th June at a meeting, which was addressed by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, in the Villa Pacis in Queen of Peace parish. The policy states: Every role in parish potentially involves some level of contact with children so “irrespective of the degree of contact, the Diocese requires all who are employed, or who engage in volunteer ministry or works of service for the Christian community in Diocesan offices, Diocesan agencies or parishes to undergo Garda Vetting as an expression of our common commitment to safeguarding children.”

This applies to everyone who volunteers in any capacity...those involved directly with children and all others, for example...Ministers of Eucharist and Word, choir members, coffee dock helpers, flower arrangers, twinning team, prayer group leaders, legion of Mary members etc. etc. etc.

If you help in the parish and have not been garda vetted already please fill in the form which is available in the Sacristy or on the parish office and return to Fr Enda as a matter of urgency.

Within the Holy Redeemer the welfare of our children is paramount.

The parish has a Safeguarding Children Policy in place, this document has been recently updated and the full document can be downloaded by Clicking here.

Contacts in relation to Safeguarding Children can be found by clicking here.

Please note that it is necessary for all staff/volunteers working with children to complete BOTH a Declaration form and a Garda Vetting form, both of which can be downloaded below (and are included in the Child Protection Policy Document).

The following resources are available for download:

Declaration form for all staff and volunteers working with children. Click here for the form.

Garda Vetting Application form. Click here for the form.

Parental Consent form. Click here for the form.

Accident/Incident report for. Click here for the form.

Holy Redeemer Parish Safeguarding Children Team
Liz Reynolds: 086.820 2090 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Safeguarding Children Statement

We recognize the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to their protection and support.

We see our children and young people as the future of the Church and actively encourage their participation in parish life.

Our activities will enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.

We commit to do all in our power to create safe environments for children and young people in order to secure their protection and to enable their full participation in the life of the church. The welfare of the child is paramount.

Safeguarding Children Contacts