Parish Policy Statement

We in St. Maur’s Parish value and encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development. We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to their protection and support. In keeping with this we will work to do all in our power to create safe environments for children and of the Church.

Find below some other useful resources:

• Parish Safety Statement
• Dublin Diocesan Child Safeguarding Policy (2023)
• Child Safeguarding Statement/inc. Full Risk Assessment (2025)
• Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policy of the Archdiocese of Dublin (August 2025)

Dublin Archdiocese Safeguarding Representatives

If you have any concerns with regard to the safety of a child or vulnerable adult please contact the following

• Archdiocese of Dublin Safeguarding and Child Protection Office – 01-8360314
• Designated Person for the Archdiocese of Dublin: Mr. Andrew Fagan, Director of Safeguarding and Child Protection Service 01-8360314

• The Safeguarding and Support Officer for Dublin Archdiocese: Ms Deirdre Donnelly  01-8360314

• For Priest Delegate contact: Fr. Richard Shannon, Priest Delegate  01-8360314 

Rush Parish Child Safeguarding Representatives

• Liam Kearns – Contactable at Parish Office 018949464
• Margaret Dobinson – Contactable at Parish Office 018949464

• Very Rev. Paul Dunne PP 01-8949464

Other Contacts

• Garda Siochana (Balbriggan) 018020510
• Health Services Executive (HSE) 01 8708000
• Emergency Numbers 999 or 112