Designated Officers

Safeguarding Officer

All adults have the right to be safe and to live a life free from abuse.  All persons are entitled to this right, regardless of their circumstances.

It is critical that the rights of leaders to lead as normal a life as possible is recognised, in particular deprivation of the following rights may constitute abuse:

• Liberty
• Privacy
• Respect and dignity
• Freedom to choose
• Opportunities to fulfil personal aspirations and realise potential in daily life
• Opportunity to live safely without fear of abuse in any form
• Respect for possessions

Áiseanna Tacaíochta has appointed Designated Officers who will receive and report concerns of abuse or neglect in complete confidence. The Designated Officers are Emma Caparangca and Aisling Whelan they can be contacted by email  emma@theatnetwork.com and aisling@theatnetwork.com or by phone 01 525 0707

Child Safety Officer

Children First: National Guidance states that “protecting children from harm is everyone’s responsibility” Child abuse can be categorised into four different types: neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse.

Áiseanna Tacaíochta has appointed a Designated Liaison Person who will receive and report concerns of abuse or neglect in complete confidence. The Designated Liaison Person is Aisling Whelan who can be contacted by email on aisling@theatnetwork.com  and by phone at 01 525 0707