Designated Liaison Person (DLP) – Every club/organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The DLP is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TULSA Child and Family Agency or Social Services (NI) and/or An Garda Siochána / PSNI. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Children’s Officer can be appointed as DLP once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role.  The organisation’s child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the DLP and the responsibilities attached to the role.

A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must firstly complete Sport Irelands Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop and should complete the Sport Irelands Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop. Attendees must be over 18 years of age.

A club may appoint the same person to both the CCO and DLP positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles.

The Sport Ireland online Safeguarding 3 Workshop (via Zoom) is an interactive course which requires participants to have :

• Good internet connection to allow you to have a video / take part in group discussion

• Access to email – Zoom link and course materials will be sent out to participants prior to course date.

To gain accreditation, it is essential to complete the whole course

The online course will be delivered via Zoom. Sport Ireland certificate will be issued virtually and participant details are registered with Sport Ireland’s National Database.

Should you require any further information on accessing the online safeguarding workshop feel free to contact info@krsp.ie.

* Minimum numbers required for the course to go ahead.