There is obviously heightened awareness in the public sphere concerning child protection issues in the Church and in the Archdiocese of Dublin in particular, as publication of the report of the Commission of Investigation into the Archdiocese of Dublin is imminent. We must first consider those who have been directly affected and assure them of our complete
support, if needed and when requested.

If you or anyone you know is affected by any of the revelations of this report help is available to you on request.

Holy Redeemer Child Protection Team
The Holy Redeemer Child Protection Team can be contacted on: 086-8202090

Child Protection Service of the Archdiocese
Ms. Sinead McDonnell 01-8360314      www.cps.dublindiocese.ie

HSE Helpline (National)
Shared resources between Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Faoiseamh, One in Four and HSE

For information call:

National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland
Director  Mr Ian Elliott  01 505 3018

Faoiseamh Helpline
From the Republic of Ireland    1800 33 1234
From Northern Ireland        0800 973 272

One in Four
Contact: 01 662 4070

CHILD PROTECTION IN HOLY REDEEMER
It is important to remind you that, in this Diocese, guidelines in this area are operated to a high standard. The following guidelines apply:

‘Safeguarding Children’ from the National Board for Safeguarding children in the Catholic Church is the most up to date church policy and is available at www.safeguardingchildren.ie

The state guidelines ‘Children First’ apply in all our schools and Guidelines in the Diocese are consistent with state policy. www.dohc.ie/publications/children_first.html

Anyone in Holy Redeemer working with children - employees, volunteers and priests are required to participate in Garda Vetting. Details of that process are available at www.dublindiocese.ie

The Child protection policy that operates in Holy Redeemer is available from the parish office (phone 01-2868413 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or by clicking here.

In Holy Redeemer we have a Child Protection Team which can be contacted at 086-8202090 

It is of utmost importance that anyone who may have suffered abuse or who knows of anyone who may suffered abuse is aware that they can contact the Child Protection Service of the Archdiocese at         01-8360314. Their website is www.cps.dublindiocese.ie

For our part here in Holy Redeemer every effort is made to try and ensure that children participating in all aspects of parish life are safe and welcome. We encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the material available to promote best practice in Holy Redeemer and in our daily lives.

Fr. Enda and the Child Protection Team