Press Releases16 Apr 14

Safeguarding Trust access over Easter 2014

In the Republic of Ireland, the Safeguarding Trust Child Protection Office (RI) of the Church of Ireland will maintain a contact line during the Easter holiday period from:
Good Friday 18th April to Monday 21st April 2014.

The office will re–open on Tuesday 22nd April 2014

This service is available to Clergy and Panel Members.

Should Clergy or Panel Members require help or support in relation to a child protection concern, they may leave a message, to include contact details, at the following number 01 4125662.
Messages will be checked on a daily basis. Alternatively send an email message to: [email protected]

In the case of a child protection emergency you are advised to contact:
An Garda Síochána (in the Republic of Ireland) at 1800 666 111

In Northern Ireland, the Safeguarding Trust Child Protection Office will be closed for the Easter holiday period from Good Friday (18th April) and re–open on Monday 28th April 2014. For help and support in relation to a child protection concern during this period please leave a message at the following number 028 90828860.
Messages will be checked on a daily basis. Alternatively send an email message to: [email protected]

In the case of a child protection emergency you are advised to contact directly the Gateway team of the appropriate Social Care Trust.
Details of contact numbers including out of hours and public holiday can be found online here.
Alternatively contact the PSNI on 0845 600 8000 and ask to speak to an officer regarding a child protection concern.