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Statement by Bishop John Buckley on the publication of the Ryan Report We are all very saddened by the revelations that have emerged as a result ofthe Inquiry just published. We must do our best to ensure that this never happens again. The report of that Inquiry has revealed a story of intense suffering at the hands of some members of staff in whom great trust had been placed. The people who have been hurt must be foremost in everyone's mind when we read the report. I am deeply sorry that that trust has been breached in this way. We must never again be complacent about child protection. Our sympathy goes out to them and I ask for prayers that they will continue on the road to healing.We are making every effort to ensure that the Diocese becomes a safe placefor all our children. In recent years, a Child Protection Committee has been set up in thisDiocese. It has worked extremely hard to put together a booklet entitled 'Diocesan Guidelines for Good Practice by all who work with Children andYoung People in the Catholic Community'. This booklet lays out a Diocesan Policy and procedures which seek to ensure that children and young people who are involved in Church-related activities are respected and safeguarded at all times. It was launched publicly in May 2008. It is currently being revised in line with the recently published 'Safeguarding Children: Standards and Guidance Document' from the National Board for Safeguarding Children. The Child Protection Committee has also promoted the training of Parish Child Protection Representatives in every Parish in this Diocese. Eight training weekends have been held around the Diocese, bringing the number of Parish Representatives now trained to 150. Their role is to raise awareness of Child Protection Policy at Parish level and to ensure that the procedures that flow from this policy are implemented in every Parish. We are committed to doing all we can to assist people in accessing appropriate counselling and pastoral help. I want to assure people that it is always my wish to respond urgently to complaints when they come to myattention and to do all I can to help the people concerned. May 21st, 2009. Child Protection Policy Glanmire Parish We, in the Parish of Glanmire, value and encourage the participation of children and young people in Parish liturgies and activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development. We recognise the dignity and rights of children and are committed to their protection and support. All relevant procedures are currently being put in place to create a safe environment for children and young people to enable their full participation in the life of the Church. Parish representatives are overseeing the implementation of these procedures with group leaders who work with children and young people in Church related activities.The Parish representatives are: Ben Coy Chris Mulcahy Ursula Guiney
These representatives may be contacted through the Parish Office: Tel. 021 4820654; e-mail
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Statutory Bodies: If you, or anyone you know, has a child protection concern or, wish to report an allegation directly to the statutory authorities, please contact the Gardai , the local Health or Social Services and ask to speak to the Duty Social Worker: Health Services Executive – South, Community Care, Abbeycourt House, Georges Quay, Cork.Tel. 021 4965511 (North Lee) & 021 4923814 (South Lee) An Garda Siochana, Angelsea St.,Cork. Tel. 021 4522000
If you, or anyone you know, has a child protection concern, or wishes to report an allegation of child abuse in relation to any member of Church personnel directly to Church authorities, please contact the diocesan delegated person listed here: Revd Canon Liam O’Driscoll, Diocesan Director of Child Protection, Cork and Ross Offices, Redemption Road, Cork. Tel. 021 4301717.
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