The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) is committed to creating a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for all, particularly, the children, young people and vulnerable adults whom we assist. We are committed at all times to ensuring their safety and welfare.
Our National Co-ordinator for Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection, Mandy Nordell, is available to provide information and advice through our National Office at 01 8386990.
We endeavour to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults by:
- Following carefully the procedures laid down for the recruitment and selection of members, auxiliary members and employees;
- Providing for members, auxiliary members and employees through, supervision, support and training;
- Reporting concerns to statutory agencies who need to know and involving parents, carers, children, young people and vulnerable adults appropriately;
- Adopting a code of conduct for members, auxiliary members and employees;
- Sharing information about child and vulnerable adult protection and good practice with children, young people, vulnerable adults, parents, carers, members, auxiliary members and employees.
All our volunteers and staff engage in a rigorous recruitment and selection process prior to having access to children, young people or vulnerable adults. This includes:
- Completing a written application form
- Signing a declaration stating that there is no reason why they would be considered unsuitable to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Providing photo identification (passport / driving license) which verifies their, identity, name and DOB.
- Attending for interview
- Providing references
- Undergoing Garda Vetting
To view SVP National Policy and Procedure for the Protection and Welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults click here
Need Help? Designated Persons
In order to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults we have appointed a Designated Person in each of our Regions. This person is specially trained to respond to any queries in relation to abuse, welfare and protection from our membership, those whom we assist and the general public. They can be contacted at the following numbers:
| Dublin Region |
Patricia Carey |
01 8550022 |
| South East Region |
David O Neill |
051 854568 |
| Cork Region |
Padraig Mc Carthy |
021 4270444 |
| Kerry Region |
Catherine Monaghan |
064 22668 |
| Mid Western Region |
Eileen Hoffler |
061 317327 |
| Ormond Region |
Kevin Donohue |
086 3209706 |
| West Region |
Edel Pierce |
093 26293 |
| North Midlands |
Patricia Macklin |
0906 498098 |
| South Midlands |
Patricia Laird |
0599140322 |
| North East Region |
Josie Gahan |
087 7710264 |
| North Region |
Awaiting Appointment – contact Regional Office number |
048 90351561 |
| North West Region |
Rosa Glacken |
074 9173933 |
| Breffni Region |
Siobhan Hedigan |
094 56115 |