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Cliffs of Moher Child Protection [Safeguarding] Policies

Child Safeguarding statement: The statement is in compliance with the requirements of the Children First Act 2015 and of the Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017. The services being provided by the Cliffs of Moher Experience, as a relevant service, are set out. The principles and procedures that are in place to ensure, as far as practicable, that a child/young person visiting or in contact with the Cliffs of Moher Experience is safe from abuse and harm are also stated. An assessment of risk of harm to a child/ young person while visiting or in contact with the Cliffs of Moher Experience has also been completed. Procedures to manage such identified risks have also been specified. A full version of the statement and the risk assessment is available off the Cliffs of Moher Experience website www.cliffsofmoher.ie The relevant person for any enquiries in respect of the child safeguarding statement is GERALDINE ENRIGHT. If you have a protection or welfare concern in respect of a child/young person, please contact MIKE MARRON Designated Liaison Person, call 065 708 6141.

The Cliffs of Moher Centre Designated Activity Company (COMC- DAC) is a Company registered in 2005 with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Clare County Council (CCC) established to operate the Cliffs of Moher Experience on behalf of Clare County Council, including all elements of staff recruitment, training, and staff management of those who work at the Cliffs of Moher.

The Cliffs of Moher Centre Designated Activity Company (COMC- DAC) is a company established to operate the Cliffs of Moher Experience on behalf of Clare County Council through the Directorate of Rural Development and West Clare Municipal District.

For the purpose and ease of the Child Safeguarding Statement all reference to the Cliffs of Moher Centre Designated Activity Company (COMC- DAC) and or the Cliffs of Moher (COM) where applicable will be refer to the Cliffs of Moher Experience (COME).

This Child Safeguarding Statement is in compliance with the requirements of the Children First Act 2015 and of Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017. The statement sets out the services being provided by the Cliffs of Moher Experience (COME) and the principles and procedures that are in place to ensure, as far as practicable, that a child/young person availing of, or in contact with, Cliffs of Moher Experience (COME) services is safe from abuse or harm. This statement includes an assessment of risk of “harm” to a child/young person while availing of or in contact with Cliffs of Moher and procedures to manage such risks are specified.

This Child Safeguarding Statement is available in Irish, Spanish and German.

This document has been developed with reference to the following:

Children First Act 2015
“Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children”. DYCA 2017
“Guidance on Developing a Child Safeguarding Statement” (tusla.ie)
“What is a risk assessment?” (tusla.ie)

For a further information on our Child Protection Policies please click here

These Child Protection Policies are available in Irish, Spanish and German.

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