Safeguarding Our Children

Safeguarding children & vulnerable adults

In Saint Ronan's Parish all those involved in the parish activities where there are children or vulnerable adults are Garda Vetted and follow a code of conduct which is designed to ensure the safety of all children participating in church activities.

Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them.
Matthew 19:14

Important contacts

Safeguarding and Protection Services in the Archdiocese of Dublin

Director
Mr Andrew Fagan01-836 0314
Child Protection Officer
Ms Deirdre Donnelly01-836 0314

The above are the designated people for the receipt of any complaints or concerns regarding the protection of children or vulnerable adults.

Clondalkin Garda Station

01-666 7600

You can also contact any Garda Station.

Health Service Executive

061 461165

GPs, Nurses, Substance Abuse Counsellors, Social Workers etc. are also designated officers to receive reports of neglect or abuse of children and vulnerable adults.

Deansrath Parish Safeguarding Representative

Bernie Peacock

Please contact the Parish Office on 01-4570 380 if you need her private number.

Posters & parish leaflet

Our parish safeguarding leaflet, displayed in the church porch, together with the Archdiocese of Dublin Child Safeguarding Statement poster. Click any image to open it full size.

St Ronan's Parish safeguarding leaflet: cover with crucifix and altar, contact details and helplines
Parish safeguarding leaflet — cover, contact details and helplines.
St Ronan's Parish safeguarding leaflet: statement of policy, code of conduct for children and for adult leaders
Parish safeguarding leaflet — statement of policy and codes of conduct.
Diocesan Child Safeguarding Statement 2025 (PDF)

A copy of the complete safeguarding document is available from the Parish Office on request.