Diocesan Policy Statement

We, in the Diocese of Cloyne, value and encourage the participation of children and young
people in parish liturgies and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional
and social development. We recognize the dignity and rights of all children and are
committed to their protection and support.
In keeping with this we will work to do all in our power to create safe environment for
children and young people in order to secure their protection and enable their full
participation in the life of the Church.

DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN SERVICES
Diocesan Delegate/Designated Officer: V. Rev. William Bermingham, P.P., The Parochial House, Blarney, Co. Cork. Tel: 086-6059993

Deputy Delegate/Designated Officer: Rev. John McCarthy, C.C., 4 Cathedral Tce., Cobh, Co. Cork. Tel: 086 0368999.

Female Delegate/Designated Officer: To be appointed

Contact Details

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  If you, or anyone you know, should requiresupport or pastoral care in relation to a child protection issue please contact one of the following pastoral care persons:
  V. Rev. Wiliam Bermingham Phone Number: 086 6059993 Rev. John McCarthy, 086 0368999 Female Delegate/Designated Officer: To be appointed

• If you or anyone you know wishes to report an allegation of child protection concerns in relation to any member of Church personnel, [ordained, religious, lay person whether
  employed or volunteer] please contact the diocesan designated persons. V. Rev. Wiliam Bermingham Phone Number: 086 6059993 Rev. John McCarthy, 086 0368999
  

• If you or anyone you know wishes to report an allegation or a child protection concern inrelation to someone who does not work within the Church please contact the local Health
  Service Executive office and ask to speak to the Duty Social Worker. Mallow / Fermoy - Office Phone Number: 022 - 30200, Cobh / Midleton/Macroom - Office Phone Numbers: 021 - 4927000/ 021-4927001

ADVISORY PANEL FOR ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE:
Professor Irene Lynch Fannon (Civil Lawyer), Dr. Brid Corkery (Psychiatrist) Mr. Ned Brennan (Parent) V. Rev. Canon Patrick Twomey, P.P., (Canon Lawyer) V. Rev. Canon Thomas Browne, P.P., (Pastor)

CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COMMITTEE:

Chair: Mr. Con Lynch, Macroom Secretary: Sr. Nuala O Gorman, R.S.M. Rev. Brian Boyle