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If you have a  suspicion, concern, knowledge or allegation that a child is being or has been harmed you must report this without delay to the Designated Liaison Person (DLP ) of the Dioceses of Achonry and of Elphin. The Diocesan Liaison Persons will then report it directly to the statutory authorities, An Garda Síochána and Tusla (Child and Family Agency) in line with current legislation and national safeguarding policy. All information shared will be treated sensitively and respectfully.

The Diocesan Liaison Persons for our dioceses are:

Diocese of Achonry 
Ms Anne Leonard
Designated Liaison Person
087 647 4136 

Sr Pat Casey
Designated Liaison Person
086 730 3076 

Diocese of Elphin 
Mary Nicholson
Designated Liaison Person
086 375 0277

Helen Diskin
Designated Liaison Person
087 051 6888

AN GARDA SIOCHANA

Gardai Dedicated Helpline for Victims of Sexual Abuse
The Gardai offer a freephone confidential line with trained staff who are experts in supporting people who are reporting abuse.  The line is open 24 hours, 365 days of the year.  The number to call is 1800555222

TUSLA

Sligo Reporting Team

Sligo is covered by the joint regional network for Sligo, Leitrim, and West Cavan

  • Phone: 071-9155133
  • Address: Tusla Sligo Dedicated Contact Points, Markievicz House, Barrack Street, Sligo, F91 XC84

Mayo Reporting Team

Mayo operates under a centralized county team based out of Castlebar:

  • Phone: 094-9049137
  • Email: CPWRFMAYO@tusla.ie
  • Address: Tusla Mayo Dedicated Contact Point, Mill Lane, Main Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 WP58

Galway Reporting Teams

Galway is divided into two operational networks based on geographic location:

  • North Galway Team:
    • Phone: 091-511237
    • Address: Tusla North Galway Contact Point, 25 Newcastle Road, Galway, H91RW28
  • South Galway Team:
    • Phone: 065-6897670
    • Address: Tusla South Galway Contact Point, Ennis Primary Care Centre, Station Road, Ennis, Clare, V95 TY4E

Roscommon Reporting Team

Roscommon’s child protection services form part of a shared regional management office:

  • Phone: 071-9155133
  • Address: Tusla Roscommon Dedicated Contact Points, Markievicz House, Barrack Street, Sligo, F91 XC84