Children’s Officers

St. Kevin’s Killian’s GAA Club is fully committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all young people who participate in our activities. We do our utmost to take all practicable steps to safeguard children from any discernible forms of abuse, harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and we respect their rights, wishes and feelings. St. Kevin’s Killian’s GAA has, as required under the GAA Our Games – Our Code Guidelines, a designated Children’s Officer and a Designated Liaison Officer (details below) whose appointments are central to the Clubs policy on Child Welfare. We would ask everyone involved with the club to support and cooperate with them in their important duties.

Children’s Officer	Designated Liaison Officer
Michelle Fitzpatrick cpo@stkevinskilliansgaa.com 086 87 43 115	Derek Guilfoyle dlo@stkevinskilliansgaa.com 086 807 5995

If you are –

• a Juvenile member who is worried about your treatment within the club OR
• an adult member or parent who has  any concerns about the welfare of a child

you are urged to contact the Childrens Officer.  You can be assured you will be dealt with professionally and in the strictest confidence.

If you have a child welfare or protection concern relating to activities beyond the Club, you should contact the Designated Liaison Officer IMMEDIATELY (see contact details above) who has direct contact  with your local HSE Children and Family Services Duty Social Worker.

Important Links

GAA_Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport

GAA – further Information, Links & Contacts

Garda E-Vetting – A Step by Step Guide