Following the publication of the Scoping Inquiry Report, the Provincial of the Dominican Order, Fr John Harris,O.P. expresses his deep sorrow that children or young people experienced abuse in a school run by us or under our patronage.
Read moreWe, the Dominicans of the Irish Province, together with staff and volunteers, will do all in our power to provide a safe and supportive environment for children and young people with whom we interact.
Over recent years the whole area of safeguarding has developed significantly. Our Safeguarding Office, in line with recommendations made by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland, (NBSCCCI) and in accordance with legislative changes, continues to ensure our safeguarding procedures are updated and all statutory reporting requirements are met.
Youth are the hope of the Church. As Dominicans, true to the vision of St. Dominic, we believe, with God's grace, together we can build a future, in a safer way.
Prior Provincial,
Dominican Province of Ireland
We invite anyone who may have been abused by a Dominican, living, former or deceased, and who has never come forward to do so, in order that they can receive help and support.
Find out moreWe, the Irish Dominicans, sincerely apologise to the children and young people who were abused by members of the Irish Province. We fully accept that this caused them long lasting hurt and distress. It is a matter of immense regret and shame to all of us that these young people were abused while in our care.
Read moreThe Dominican Province of Ireland signed up to Safeguarding Children: Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 2016, produced by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) in 2016.
As Dominicans we are committed to upholding these seven safeguarding standards.
The aim of the plan is to ensure the Policy and Standards are implemented in the Dominican Province of Ireland. This plan is reviewed annually or sooner as needed within the Dominican Province.
Read PlanThe Dominican Friars of the Province of Ireland recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring their protection, safety and well-being.
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