Safeguarding – Ireland

The Holy Family of Bordeaux is committed to safeguarding all children and adults. For the Holy Family of Bordeaux, this commitment directly relates to the fact that we are all made in the image of God and the Church’s common belief in the preciousness, dignity and uniqueness of every human life. We start from the principle that each person has a right to expect the highest level of protection, love, encouragement and respect. Following the safeguarding reviews in 2020, we are committed to the One Church Approach to safeguarding by implementing the necessary changes and ensuring we respond promptly and compassionately to victims/survivors.

Contact Details

Debbie Allen

Safeguarding Officer / DLP

iswdallen@gmail.com

+353 85 778 4678

Policy Documents (Downloads)

  • PDF

    Safeguarding Policy

    Information on how The Holy Family respond to safeguarding concerns.

  • PDF

    Whistleblowing Policy

    Information on how to raise a concern, what happens when a concern is raised, and how members raising a concern are protected.

  • PDF

    A Safe and Nurturing Church

    A Safe and Nurturing Church – NBSCCCI policy document and information on the Safeguarding Standards.

  • PDF

    Complaints Policy

    How members of the public can raise a complaint.

Raise A Concern

Anyone can report a concern about a member of the Holy Family of Bordeaux to the Safeguarding Lead, Debbie Allen on: +353 85 778 4678 or iswdallen@gmail.com.

Please complete as much information on this form as possible. The Safeguarding Lead will acknowledge receipt of this referral by email and contact you if further information is required.

If you believe a child or adult is at risk of immediate and serious harm, please contact An Garda Síochána on 999 or contact your local Tusla office for an immediate response.

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External Links

  • National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI)

    The National Board was created by the Archbishops and the Episcopal Secretary of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, together with the Director General of the Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI), a nominee of the executive of CORI, the Executive Secretary of the Irish Missionary Union (IMU) a nominee of the Executive Board of the IMU. The main object of the company is to provide advice, services and assistance in the furtherance of the development of the safeguarding of children within the Roman Catholic Church on the island of Ireland and to monitor compliance with legislation, policy and best practice and to report on these activities annually, all as comprehensively set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.


  • Towards Healing

    Towards Healing is an organisation providing professional support for people who have experienced institutional, clerical, or religious abuse* in Ireland.


  • Tusla

    The Child and Family Agency is the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children.


  • An Garda Síochána

    The national police service for the Republic of Ireland.