Contact Us
The safeguarding team work across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and are structured as outlined below:
Reporting Child or Adult Abuse
Monday – Friday (9:30-5:00)
For advice relating to a new or ongoing child or adult issue of concern, or to report an allegation whether in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland please contact the Safeguarding Casework Officers using the details below:
- Anthony Russell
Call: 00442897441245
Email: safeguarding@rcbcoi.org - Katie Harrigan
Call: 0035314125608
Email: safeguarding@rcbcoi.org
Emergency and Out of Hours
If you are concerned about immediate risk to any child or adult contact your emergency services:
- PSNI – 999
- An Garda Síochána – 112
Access NI & Vetting Queries
If you require social services advice and support out of hours in regards to a potential safeguarding concern for any child or adult contact:
Northern Ireland- child or adult related concerns – 0044 28 9504 9999
Republic of Ireland- child related concerns – 0818 776 315
Republic of Ireland- adult related concerns – call 112
Vetting or AccessNI Queries (9:30-5:00 Monday- Friday)
For advice relating to AccessNI please email accessni.admin@rcbcoi.org
For advice relating to Garda Vetting please email vetting.admin@rcbcoi.org
Other Advice
Monday – Friday (9:30-5:00)
For advice relating to policy, training or other safeguarding queries on creating safe environments whether in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland please email safeguarding@rcbcoi.org.
You can also contact any member of the Safeguarding Team by using the ‘Contact Us’ form below.