by Ronan Cavanagh | Jun 12, 2019 | Home Page, News
World Elder Abuse Day 2019, June 15th Issued by Safeguarding Ireland Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Call for national initiative to increase use of Attorneys and Advance Healthcare Directives Safeguarding Ireland today called for the introduction of a State Scheme to help... 
by Ronan Cavanagh | Jun 9, 2019 | Home Page, News
June 9, 2019: Scoping of a Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding Welcomed Call for Establishment of a National Advocacy Service Safeguarding Ireland has urged delivery of Adult Safeguarding Legislation to better protect vulnerable adults and reduce abuse. In... 
by Ronan Cavanagh | May 19, 2019 | Home Page, News
Sunday, May 19, 2019: 10% have witnessed abuse of a vulnerable adult in the past year Public seeks dedicated 24-hour helpline for adult abuse 10% of Irish adults have witnessed adult abuse in the past year and 81% have said that tougher laws would encourage them to... 
by Ronan Cavanagh | Feb 4, 2019 | Home Page, News
February 4, 2019: Just 2% of safeguarding concerns reported to the HSE are made directly by those who may have been abused, with almost all concerns reported by third parties. Safeguarding Ireland today encouraged more people to self-report, if they believe they are... 
by Ronan Cavanagh | Oct 14, 2018 | Home Page, News
October 14, 2018: Almost half of adults in Ireland have not planned ahead for their future leaving themselves more vulnerable to abuse – according to new research commissioned by Safeguarding Ireland. The Red C research found that less than half of Irish adults do not... 
by Ronan Cavanagh | Mar 28, 2018 | Home Page, News
March 28, 2018: Reports of abuse of residents in a number centres for people with disability highlight the need for adult safeguarding legislation, the National Safeguarding Committee said today. The National Safeguarding Committee is a multi-agency forum aimed at...