“ The spirit of Mary is something most delicate and profound, obtained only through sustained meditation and prayer. ” - Jean Claude Colin, Founder Marist Order
Safeguarding
A Statement from the Marist Fathers on the Scoping Inquiry is available to view or download here.
Second Review of Child Safeguarding Practice in the Society of Mary – The Marist Fathers
The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland has undertaken the Second Review of Child Safeguarding Practice in the Society of Mary – The Marist Fathers. The date of the Review Report is August 2023. The Review Report is available to view or download here.
New Child Safeguarding Policy
The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland has issued a new child safeguarding policy document that all Religious Orders have signed up to. The policy document ‘A Safe and Welcoming Church, Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 2024’ is available here. The National Board Guidance on implementing the policy is available here.
The signed Safeguarding Children Policy Statement 2024 is available here. The signed Commitment by Church Authority form is available here.
Children First 2015/TUSLA-compliant Policy Statement for Marist Fathers in Ireland
Marist Personnel and Statutory Authorities
Contact Details: For Individuals / Organisations involved in the Marist Fathers Safeguarding Structure:
THE DESIGNATED LIAISON PERSON FOR THE MARIST FATHERS IS:
Ms. Elaine Geiran: 00 353 89 463 5909
THE MARIST FATHERS DELEGATE FOR SAFEGUARDING IS:
Ms. Teresa Clarke: safeguarding@maristfathers.ie
The Safeguarding Coordinator for Training:
Ms. Teresa Clarke: safeguarding@maristfathers.ie
National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)1 505 30 18 (Office) Website: www.safeguarding.ie
THE DESIGNATED LIAISON PERSONS FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBLIN ARE:
Mr. Andrew Fagan: 00 353 1 836 0314
Ms. Deirdre Donnelly: 00 353 1 836 0314
THE DESIGNATED LIAISON PERSONS FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ARMAGH ARE:
Mr. Stephen Sherry: (028/048) 3752 5592 Mobile 0044 73 0124 6329
Ms. Eleanor Kelly: (028/048) 3752 5592 Mobile: 0044 75 8432 3138
TUSLA CHILD AND FAMILY AGENCY (HSE) Tel: 01 635 2854
www.TUSLA.ie/get-in-touch/local-area-offices or www.TUSLA.ie/get-in-touch/duty-social-work-teams
Department Of Health Social Services and Public Safety (HSC)
Contact details of local Health and Social Services Board are available at: www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/child_protection_guidance
AN GARDA SIOCHÁNA - IRELAND
Garda National Protective Bureau, Harcourt Square, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 666 34 35.
A list of all Garda Stations in the country is available on: www.garda.ie/Stations/Default.aspx
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Tel: 0044 (0) 845 600 8000 www.psni.police.uk
Archdiocese of Dublin Vetting Invitation Form
Anyone who has unhappy experience or concerns with the Marist Fathers are advised to make contact with the Marist Fathers' Designated Liaison Person for Safeguarding: Ms. Elaine Geiran: 00 353 89 463 5909