Safeguarding Children

If you have a child safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter
from the past you may contact:
Mr. Cathal Cullen, Deputy Designated Person
Tel: 087 100 0230 or Email: dip@ossory.ie

The Safeguarding Representatives in this parish are:
Mary Lynn and Pauline Barcoe.

Pasatoral Care/ Support Person

If you or anyone you know requires support or pastoral care in relation to a child safeguarding issue, please contact the following Pastoral Care/Support person:

Kilkenny

Gardai 056 777 5000
HSE Social Work Department 056 778 4532 / 778 4600

Laois/Offaly

Gardai 057 867 4100
HSE Social Work Department 057 937 0700
Garda Freephone Confidential Helpline: 1800 555 222

Other Support Services available:

Click on www.towardshealing.ie a new counselling service and support service for survivors of Institutional, Clerical and Religious abuse, funded by the Catholic Church.

• Tusla (Child & Family Agency) Contact a Social Worker - www.tusla.ie 
  
• Samaritans - www.samaritans.org 
  
• Childre at rush in Ireland (CARI) - www.cari.ie
  
• HSE - www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/Children_and_Family_Services/childrenfirst/
  
• St Vincent De Paul - www.svp.ie Local Conference Tel No. 087 712 7950