Child Welfare at Portmarnock AC

Portmarnock AC provides sporting activities and opportunities to children, young people and vulnerable adults through training and participation in events.

​We are fully committed to ensuring that young people are safeguarded in their participation in athletics.  Early experiences of young athletes in our sport need to be positive and enjoyable, irrespective of ability, gender, social or ethnic background.

As an affiliated club of Athletics Ireland (AI), we operate under their guidance, safeguarding code and policies, all of which are in line with requirements laid out under the Children First Act 2015.

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Club Children’s Officer: Ciara McNeice

Role: The role of the Club Children's Officer (CCO) is child-centred in focus. The primary aim is to establish a child-centred ethos within the Club. The CCO is the link between the children and the adults in the Club.  They also have responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how Club policy impacts on young people and sports leaders. Other responsibilities include vetting, safeguarding training compliance, safe recruitment of coaches and supporting coaches and sports leaders on child protection issues.

​Designated Liaison Person: Catriona Cosgrove

Role: The Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA Child and Family Agency or An Garda Síochána. The Mandated Person in Athletics Ireland is informed of any reports made from the Club. Working with the Club Children’s Officer, the DLP acts as a resource for children at Board Level. 

​Mandated Person in Athletics Ireland: National Children’s Officer: Kieron Stout, kieronstout@athleticsireland.ie & 086 2450134

Role: To assist and support the CCO and DLP in all Safeguarding issues, policies and procedures.

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