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.
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Strong public support for improved safeguarding laws
November 30th, 2020: Vast majority of public support establishing a national authority for safeguarding The vast majority of Irish adults believe that Ireland needs stronger safeguarding laws – and that a national authority should be established which is dedicated to...
Almost one in four do not know who to report adult abuse to
November 16th, 2020: People less likely to report abuse if happening to themselves than to others Almost a quarter of people (23%) would not know who to report adult abuse to if they or someone they knew was a victim – according to new research commissioned by...
Call for strengthened measures for adult safeguarding
November 10th, 2020: Protection Order powers should be extended to HSE Safeguarding Teams Safeguarding Ireland has today called for strengthened safeguarding measures, including authority for the HSE to make Protection Order applications on behalf of vulnerable...
Majority who needed help managing money during COVID lockdown have not taken back control
October 19, 2020: Call for vulnerable people to ‘take back control’ of their money Two thirds of people who needed help from others to manage their money during the COVID-19 lockdown have not taken back control of their own finances. This is according to new research...
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Safeguarding Ireland does not deal with specific cases of abuse, or alleged abuse.
For detailed information about Reporting Abuse, please go to our dedicated page (going live shortly 13.11.20) which includes comprehensive guidance on suggested contacts.
Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20204851.
