22.12.2010
Safegurading Trust: cover over the holiday period
The Safeguarding Trust Child Protection Office of the Church of Ireland will maintain a contact line, for use by Clergy or Parish Panel Members, during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period from 24 December 2010 to the 3 January 2011 (inclusive).
Should Clergy or Parish Panel Members require help or support in relation to a child protection concern, they may leave a short message with contact details, at the following number: from RoI: 01 412 5662 or from NI: 00 353 1 412 5662.
Messages left at the above number will be checked on a daily basis.
In the case of a child protection emergency you are advised to contact directly:
In the Republic of Ireland: An Garda Síochána (Domestic Violence and Child Protection Unit) at 01 666 3445/3435
In Northern Ireland: the Gateway team of the appropriate Social Care Trust.
Details of contact numbers including out of hours and public holiday can be found at: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/contact_details_for_gateway_teams_from_cristiana_herron_-_september_2009.doc
Alternatively, contact the PSNI on 0845 600 8000 and ask to speak to an officer regarding a child protection concern.