by Ronan Cavanagh | Oct 16, 2019 | Home Page, News
October 16th, 2019: Call to extend Protection Order powers to HSE Safeguarding Teams Safeguarding Ireland has today called for the HSE Safeguarding Teams to have increased legal powers – including authority to make applications to court for Protection Orders on behalf... 
by Ronan Cavanagh | Sep 15, 2019 | Home Page, News
September 16, 2019: Budget 2020 – Call for national scheme to increase Enduring Powers of Attorney Safeguarding Ireland today called for the introduction of a State Scheme in Budget 2020 to encourage more Adults put in place Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance... 
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 | 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...