BEST PRACTICES
Beann Eadair GAA Club follows all guidelines as noted in GAA Code of Best Practice when working with Underage Players.
More details can be found on the GAA website.
Specifically WRT Recruitment of coaches, supervisors and & other volunteers, the requirements of the GAA are set out at this link.
This Code of Behaviour (Underage) affirms the policy position that all coaches, prior to commencing their role(s) with children, must:
- Undergo vetting (Valid for 3 years)
- Must attend relevant child safeguarding training (Valid for 3 years)
- Must obtain a minimum coaching qualification( E.g. foundation level training)
GARDA VETTING
The GAA has a long established principle of vetting any person who, on our behalf, works with children or vulnerable adults in our Association. This principle is enshrined in rule through our Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport and has become part of the overall recruitment and selection process for those who wish to work with us in the GAA, in a voluntary or paid role. Garda vetting can also now be done online with the new e-vetting service via Foireann.
Details on Garda Vetting Process is available here.
A “how-to” help file on how to process Garda Vetting via Foireann can be found here.
Club Childrens Officer
If you have a concern or a query you can contact our Club Children’s Officer, in the strictest of confidence.
Clubs Children’s Officer (CCO)
- Mark Hughes
- Phone:0876004806
- email: [email protected]
Designated Club Person (DLP)
- Mark Hughes
- Phone:0876004806
- email: [email protected]
The role of the CCO is defined by the GAA here.
The role of the DLP is defined by the GAA here
Other Contacts
Note that GAA patrons are free to address any issues directly with Tusla or An Garda Siochana directly.
https://www.tusla.ie/get-in-touch/
The Tusla contact closest to Howth is:
Child and Family Agency,
180-189 Lakeshore Drive, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin.
01 8708000
Howth Garda Station contacts are:
Howth Garda Station
8 Dunbo Hill, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 YR70
+353 1 666 4900.
