Child Welfare
The Association and its sister organisations recently launched (April 2018) online version of Code of Behaviour (Underage), the joint Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport. This Code has been agreed between the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the Camogie Association, GAA Handball Ireland and the Rounders Council of Ireland.
The Code replaces all previous Codes and is a mandatory Code of Best Practice for all Gaelic Games Associations in our work with underage players. It is a comprehensive good practice guidance publication and we are anxious that as many players, coaches, parents and other Club personnel have immediate access to its contents.
The Code is also available in disc format (not printed) form the National Children's Office. For more information or a disc, please contact the GAA National Children's Officer, Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichíl at 01-8363222 or [email protected].
The Gaelic Athletic Association is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all young people who wish to participate in our Gaelic Games and activities. We will take all practicable steps to protect them from discernable forms of abuse - from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and shall respect their rights, wishes and feelings.
We do this by:
Please note the link below is to the first edition of Code of Behaviour (Underage). This Code is under review with our National Child Safeguarding Committee
Code of Behaviour Booklet_A4 Final Version
Maintaining Appropriate Levels of Behaviour in our Work with Children and Young People
Children First Information & Guidance Leaflet
Tusla Child Protection and Welfare Report Form (CPWRF)
Children First Act 2015
Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017
Vetting Application
1. Fill Parental Consent Form if Applicant is between 16 – 18yrs of age http://www.gaa.ie/mm/Document/TheGAA/ChildProtectionandWelfare/12/73/47/3NVB3ParentGuardianConsentForm_Neutral.pdf
2. Club Fills out online E-Vetting ID Form https://gaa.flowforma.com/Lists/Forms/NewForm.aspx?FlowId=7
This form is then sent to the NVB.
3. NVB then emails applicant directly a form which must be completed in full. The information on this form is strictly confidential between the NVB and applicant
4. GAA contacts the applicant of the outcome of the Vetting. A copy is sent to the Applicant and the Club Secretary concerned. The process is now complete
Link to paper copy for the Vetting Application Form. (Step 2) http://www.gaa.ie/mm/Document/TheGAA/ChildProtectionandWelfare/13/49/11/GAAEVettingIDForm_Neutral.pdf
Source: http://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/child-welfare-and-protection/
Source: https://mayogaa.com/content_page/10036591/
The Association and its sister organisations recently launched (April 2018) online version of Code of Behaviour (Underage), the joint Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport. This Code has been agreed between the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the Camogie Association, GAA Handball Ireland and the Rounders Council of Ireland.
The Code replaces all previous Codes and is a mandatory Code of Best Practice for all Gaelic Games Associations in our work with underage players. It is a comprehensive good practice guidance publication and we are anxious that as many players, coaches, parents and other Club personnel have immediate access to its contents.
The Code is also available in disc format (not printed) form the National Children's Office. For more information or a disc, please contact the GAA National Children's Officer, Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichíl at 01-8363222 or [email protected].
The Gaelic Athletic Association is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all young people who wish to participate in our Gaelic Games and activities. We will take all practicable steps to protect them from discernable forms of abuse - from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and shall respect their rights, wishes and feelings.
We do this by:
- Recognizing that all children have the right to be protected from harm.
- Ensuring that all of our coaches and volunteers are carefully recruited and selected and that they accept responsibility for ensuring the wellbeing of children in their care.
- Responding swiftly and appropriately to protect the welfare of children who participate in our games and related activities.
- Providing parents and children with the opportunity to voice any concerns that they may have. Appointing Children’s Officers in each of our Clubs and at County Board level.
- Appointing a National Children’s Officer to oversee the implementation of good child protection and welfare practices within the Association.
- Appointing a Designated Person in each Club and County who will liaise with the statutory authorities as appropriate.
- Appointing a National Designated Person to assist in the processing of child protection and welfare matters. Ensuring that all allegations of abuse of young people are confidentially dealt with in accordance with the Association's Guidelines for Dealing with Allegations of Abuse (Fourth Edition 2009) and with statutory guidelines and relevant legislation.
- Reviewing the effectiveness of our Child Protection procedures and policies on an ongoing basis. Ensuring that members, coaches, team mentors, administrators, parents/guardians and spectators sign up to and adhere to our Code of Behaviour.
Please note the link below is to the first edition of Code of Behaviour (Underage). This Code is under review with our National Child Safeguarding Committee
Code of Behaviour Booklet_A4 Final Version
Maintaining Appropriate Levels of Behaviour in our Work with Children and Young People
Children First Information & Guidance Leaflet
Tusla Child Protection and Welfare Report Form (CPWRF)
Children First Act 2015
Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017
Vetting Application
1. Fill Parental Consent Form if Applicant is between 16 – 18yrs of age http://www.gaa.ie/mm/Document/TheGAA/ChildProtectionandWelfare/12/73/47/3NVB3ParentGuardianConsentForm_Neutral.pdf
2. Club Fills out online E-Vetting ID Form https://gaa.flowforma.com/Lists/Forms/NewForm.aspx?FlowId=7
This form is then sent to the NVB.
3. NVB then emails applicant directly a form which must be completed in full. The information on this form is strictly confidential between the NVB and applicant
4. GAA contacts the applicant of the outcome of the Vetting. A copy is sent to the Applicant and the Club Secretary concerned. The process is now complete
Link to paper copy for the Vetting Application Form. (Step 2) http://www.gaa.ie/mm/Document/TheGAA/ChildProtectionandWelfare/13/49/11/GAAEVettingIDForm_Neutral.pdf
Source: http://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/child-welfare-and-protection/
Source: https://mayogaa.com/content_page/10036591/