Our Mission
Safeguarding Ireland promotes safeguarding of vulnerable adults to protect them from all forms of abuse by persons, organisations and institutions and to develop a national plan for promoting their welfare.
Our Latest News
Less than 20% people who experience adult abuse report it
44% have experienced adult abuse & 66% know someone who has Drive to encourage more people to report adult abuse to the Gardaí and HSE Less that 20% of people who experience...
Call for more people to make an Enduring Power of Attorney
Safeguarding Ireland has called for a major increase in the number of adults making an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), in order to safeguard and reduce adult abuse. Just 6%...
Call on politicians to progress Safeguarding legislation
Establishment of a new Adult Safeguarding Authority recommended to Oireachtas members Politicians have been called on to progress safeguarding legislation and the establishment of a new Adult Safeguarding Authority –...
Call for better understanding of link between Psychological and Financial Abuse of Older People
Safeguarding Ireland has called for greater awareness of adult abuse among older people – including greater understanding of the link between psychological and financial abuse. The call comes following today’s...
Call for establishment of new Safeguarding Authority to reduce adult abuse
Report recommends ‘obligation to safeguard’ for public bodies, mandatory data sharing and greater awareness among professionals A comprehensive new discussion document on adult safeguarding has recommended the establishment of a...
Organisations encouraged to sign up to new Safeguarding Charter
Voluntary Charter an ‘opportunity’ for better Safeguarding A wide range of organisations are being encouraged to sign up to a new voluntary Safeguarding Charter – launched by Safeguarding Ireland following...
Discover
more…
Safeguarding
Extra Resources
Reporting
