National Safeguarding Policy Document
The safeguarding children policy document is available to download: A Safe and Welcoming Church, Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 2024.pdf
Also available is the Diocese of Ferns Safeguarding Handbook 2025 which is a reference book for the recruitment of all those who volunteer with children with children in various groups in the parishes of the diocese.
Listed below are forms, leaflets and guidance which can be downloaded for your convenience.
Recruitment of volunteers:
- Volunteer Application Form
- Recruitment & Selection Checklist
- Confidentiality Declaration Form
- Declaration of Good Standing Form
- Induction Agreement Form for Church Volunteers/Personnel
- Character Reference Request
- Parish Safeguarding Rep Application Form
Activities with children/young people:
- Child & Parent/Guardian Joint Consent & Media Permission Form
- Adult/Child Supervision Ratios
- Attendance Register for Groups
- Accident/Incident Recording Form
- Anti Bullying Policy
- Safeguarding Brochure Information for Parents
General Forms:
- General Complaints Form
- Risk Assessment Form & Guidelines
- Form for Clerics/Religious who work in an External Organisation/Church Body
- Whistleblowing Record
Parish Hall Form:
Leaflets & Guidance:
If you have a child safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past, you may contact:
Lisa Delaney
Director of Safeguarding / Designated Liaison Person
Office: 053 917 4972 Mobile: 087 718 5541 safeguarding@ferns.ie
Lisa is on leave until November 2025 – Fintan Fanning is the contact person in her absence.