The Child and Family Agency has a primary responsibility to promote the safety and well-being of children. An Garda Síochána also have statutory responsibilities for the safety and welfare of children.
Everyone must be alert to the possibility that children with whom they are in contact may be suffering from abuse or neglect. This responsibility is particularly relevant for professionals such as teachers, child care workers, health professionals and those working with adults with serious parenting difficulties. It is also an important responsibility for staff and people involved in sports clubs, community activities, youth clubs, religious/faith sector and other organisations catering for children.
Is my service a relevant service under the Act
Organisations that have statutory responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015 are those that provide a relevant service to children and young people. Schedule 1 of the Children First Act 2015, outlines the types of organisations and services to which the legislation applies. You should consult the full list of organisations which are classified as relevant services under the Act to establish if your organisation is a relevant service. This list can be found here.
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