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SAFEGUARDING - Promoting Safe & Sacred Spaces

In a special way the Gospel challenges every friar and those who work on behalf of or with the Augustinians to regard children and young people as a gift of God. It follows that the Augustinians are a willing signatory on behalf of all to Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland 2016. This means that in practice we are wholly committed to implement best child safeguarding and protection practices.


At Province level, a Safeguarding Development Group comprising lay people and friars oversee this good work and ensure accountability year on year, as detailed in the OSA Child Safeguarding Development Plan ’20 – ’23.


Our hope is twofold: that much good work will continue to be done and that we will do no harm. Parents, volunteers and friars can be reassured that all that can be done is being done, and possibly more. Within each church setting Local Safeguarding Group members play a significant part in this team effort. For example, ensuring that suitably trained people are working alongside children and young people as faith-friends and mentors. Much of this work is undertaken behind the scenes. However, our Safeguarding message is always communicated openly and clearly: To promote safe and sacred spaces that enable our ministries and communities of faith to thrive in God’s presence.


Though an internal review takes place annually, our child safeguarding and protection procedures and practices will be independently assessed every 3/4 years by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI – see www.safeguarding.ie ) Thereafter a report will be published on this website, as is the case with previous reports. Any shortcomings and learning identified will inform appropriate changes in current practice and future plans.

Do you have a past or present concern about a child or vulnerable adult?

If that is the case, please feel free to contact us or any of the other agencies named below who will listen to your story.  

Whichever route you choose, clear child protection procedures will guide our timely response to any concerns or allegations regarding the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, whether historical or current. 

We will respond with compassion and fairness to anybody who was abused by a member of the Order or by those who work on our behalf. All such responses will be                        undertaken in consultation with the Gardaí, and Tusla –  The Child and Family Agency. 

Should you wish to engage directly with us please speak with our Designated Liaison Person, Mr. Tony Murphy (087 2211235) or via email: DLP@augustinians.ie   

Useful child protection & support contacts

Tusla - Child & Family Agency

Garda National Protective Services Bureau

Garda National Protective Services Bureau

The Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter, Saint John’s Road, Dublin. 8. D08 X01F.

Tel: 01 7718500 / Out of Hours (6pm – 6am nightly & W/Ends 9am – 5pm) 0818776315. 

Email: info@tusla.ie 

- How Do I Contact a Social Worker?

https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/contact-a-social-worker3/ 

- How Do I Report a Concern?

https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/individuals-working-with-children-and-young-people/how-do-i-report-a-concern-about-a-child/ 

Garda National Protective Services Bureau

Garda National Protective Services Bureau

Garda National Protective Services Bureau

Sexual Crimes Management Unit (S.C.M.U.),

Navan Road, 

Cabra West, 

Dublin 7, D07 TW80.

Tel: 01 6663430 / 01 6663435 or any Garda Station https://www.garda.ie/en/contact-us/  or use the Confidential Free-Phone: 1800 555 222. 

Email: GNPSB_SCMU@garda.ie  

HSE National Counselling Services

Garda National Protective Services Bureau

HSE Safeguarding & Protection Teams

 Link below provided relevant contact details for HSE counselling service: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/national-counselling-service/contact-us/ 

One in Four

2 Holles Street, Dublin, 2.

Tel: 01 6624070. Email: info@oneinfour.ie 

HSE Safeguarding & Protection Teams

Catholic Church Guidance/Advice, Counselling & Spiritual Support

HSE Safeguarding & Protection Teams

 Health Centre, 

Tyone, Nenagh, 

Co. Tipperary. 

Tel: O6746470  Email: safeguarding.cho3@hse.ie  

Catholic Church Guidance/Advice, Counselling & Spiritual Support

Catholic Church Guidance/Advice, Counselling & Spiritual Support

Catholic Church Guidance/Advice, Counselling & Spiritual Support

 National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland,

New House, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Tel: 01 5053124. Email: info@safeguarding.ie 


Towards Healing

Catholic Church Guidance/Advice, Counselling & Spiritual Support

Catholic Church Guidance/Advice, Counselling & Spiritual Support

PO Box 5654, Dublin, 14.

Helpline Open: Tuesday to Friday (9am – 5pm). 

Freephone: 1800 303416 (Rep. of Ireland) or 0800 0963315 (Northern Irl. & UK). 

Hearing Impaired Text Line: 085 8022859. Child Protection – Direct Line: 085 880 1643.

Email: clinicalcoordinator@towardshealing.ie 



Towards Peace

Towards Peace

Towards Peace

Columba Centre,

St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Tel: 01 5053028 & 087 7710533 (messages). 

Email: towardspeace@iecon.ie 

Opening Hours: Mon./Tues. 9am – 4pm & Wedn. 9am – 12noon.

downloads

Review of Child Safguarding Practice in the Order of St. Augustine (Oct. 2022) (pdf)Download
Safeguarding-Children-Policy-2016 (pdf)Download
OSA-Child-Safeguarding-Statement-Dec.-2022 (pdf)Download
Augustinian-Safeguarding-Vulnerable-Adult-Policy-Dec-2021 (pdf)Download
Further information and resources:
Safeguarding Development Group / Workplans / Progress ReportsLocal Safeguarding Group / Resources / PublicationsSafeguarding Development NewslettersNSBCCCI ReviewsSafeguarding and Whistleblowing Policies
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