Child Safeguarding Policy

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Latest Guidance Updates

6th July 2026

Standard 1- page 66- clarified wording around risk assessment of activities.

23rd June 2026

Appendix F- pages 18-19 added in additional station contact details for Garda in Waterford/Kilkenny Division.

22nd June 2026

Appendix F -Page 4- New detail added to identify number for Garda National Protective Services Bureau.
Standard 1- Page 19- Added in requirement to re vet every 36 months.
Standard 2- Page 29- Clarified wording regarding the disciplinary process.
Standard 3- Pages 12, 14 and 19- Clarified wording regarding requirement to sign off specific policies
Standard 3- Pages 18 and 22- Removed reference to Safeguarding Trust.
Standard 3- Page 20- Removed reference to Safeguarding Trust and removed duplicate question.

7th May 2026

New policy launched

The safeguarding policy is structured under three key standards:

Protecting
Responding
Complying

Each standard contains a series of indicators that are required to meet the standard. To assist with implementation the policy this page also contains guidance which will be updated in line with new safeguarding situations, changes in practice or legislation. The box at the top of this page called ‘Latest Updates to the Guidance’ will list the changes made to the guidance as they happen, to assist with updating procedures at diocesan and parish level.

Guidance for Specific Roles

To view guidance that is relevant to a particular role within the safeguarding structure click on your role below and this will direct you to a page which show you the corresponding content.

Bishop / Diocesan Council Compliance Officer Safeguarding Trainer Diocesan Support Team Parish Panel Diocesan Safeguarding Panel Support Person Advisor

Full Guidance and Templates

To view the full safeguarding guidance and templates in both word and pdf formats click here.