Child Protection and Welfare
Tralee Parnells is fully committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all young people who participate in our activities. We do our utmost to take all practicable steps to safeguard children from any discernible forms of abuse, harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and we respect their rights, wishes and feelings.
Concerns
If you are a Juvenile member who is worried about your treatment within the Club
OR
an adult member or parent who has concerns about the welfare of a child
you are urged to contact the Children’s Officer. You can be assured you will be dealt with professionally and in the strictest confidence
Children’s Officers Team
The Club Children’s Officers shall assist in promoting a child and youth centred ethos in the Club.
The Club Children’s Officers are the link between the children/young people and the adults within the club.
The key role of the Club Children’s Officers is to ensure the implementation and promotion of the relevant Code of Behaviour (Underage) , so as to ensure that young people can participate, enjoy and benefit from our Gaelic Games in safe and enjoyable surroundings.
Children’s Officer Hurling – Agnes Sheehy (087) 837 7969 childrensofficer.traleeparnells.kerry@gaa.ie
Children’s Officer Camogie – Caroline Somers childrensofficer.traleeparnells.kerry@camogie.ie
Designated Liaison Officer
All GAA clubs must have a Designated Person who shall be responsible at an initial stage for dealing with any concerns relating to the possible abuse of children as reported or made known to them.
Club Designated Liaison Officer – Stephen Buttimer 087 635 1362 chairperson.traleeparnells.kerry@gaa.ie
Deputy Designated Liason Officer – Dermot Reen 086 126 6510 dermotreen@gmail.com
Other Contacts
Tulsa Child and Family Agency Tralee (066) 7195641
Tralee Garda Station (066) 7102300
