Every citizen has a responsibility to safeguard children, their welfare must always be of paramount importance. The Diocese of Elphin acknowledges that all who engage with children through their work or ministry have a special duty of care towards them. The Diocese of Elphin, under the Bishop, has established the following formal structures and personnel in order to ensure its safeguarding policies, procedures and plans are fully implemented and monitored.
Bishop Kevin Doran – Overall responsibility for Safeguarding Children in the Diocese.
Designated Persons – The Diocese has appointed two Designated Liaison Persons whose names have already been mentioned before.
Statutory Authorities – The Diocese has established collaborative and profession links with key child protection personnel in the TUSLA and liaises closely with An Garda Síochána.
Case Management Advisory Panel – The Diocese uses the National Case Management Reference Group (NCMRG) for advice and support in case management.
Support Person(s) – The Diocese has appointed a Support Person who is available to those who make an allegation/disclosure of abuse. Adviser – The Diocese has appointed an Adviser who will be available to the respondent.
