Safeguarding Children

The Parish of Oranmore is committed to best practice in the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, particularly when involved in Church related activities. It is our aim to safeguard, respect and value the dignity and well-being of every child, young person and vulnerable adult involved in church-related activities.

Parish Safeguarding Committee Members

  • Mr. Sean Conroy (Chairperson)
  • Mr. Gerard Burke
  • Ms. Elizabeth Byrnes
  • Ms. Louise Rooney
  • Miss Maja Rozycka
  • Fr. Diarmuid Hogan
  • Fr. Charlie Sweeney

Diocesan Safeguarding Office

Diocesan Pastoral Centre,
Newtownsmith, Galway
(091) 575053 / (091) 565066
galwaydiocesecpo@eircom.net

For all policies, handbooks, documents, and more information regarding safeguarding – please see the safeguarding section on our Diocesan website.

If you have any concern about the safeguarding of children, please contact one of the diocesan dedicated person, the HSE or the Gardaí

Aileen Cawley (Diocesan Designated Liaison Person)
(085) 2288047
cawley@galwaydiocese.ie

HSE (Galway City and County)
(091) 546366

HSE (Co. Clare)
(065) 6863935

HSE (Co. Mayo)
(094) 9042283

Your local Garda Station
or, in an emergency, dial 999 or 112

Useful Contacts

Towards Healing

A counselling and support service for survivors of abuse by clergy.
Freefone: 1800 – 303416
Website: www.towardshealing.ie

Towards Peace

A spiritual support for survivors of abuse.
Phone (01) 5053028
(086) 7710533
Email  towardspeace@iecon.ie
Website: www.towardspeace.ie

National Board For Safeguarding Children In The Catholic Church In Ireland

www.safeguarding.ie

Parish Child Protection Handbook

safeguarding-children-parish-handbook-2017

Download the Handbook