Child Protection Officer

Blarney GAA & Camogie Club’s Children’s Officer is Una Scannell (086) 3738387.

The role of Children’s Officer is central to maintaining the safeguarding of children and young people in our Gaelic Games Associations, and to the implementation of the Code of Behaviour (Underage) at both Club, and at County level.  In addition to these core responsibilitie,s the Children’s Officer must also ensure, with the cooperation of other Officers, that legislative requirements governing the participation of children/young people, and those who work with them, are maintained at all times.

While the overall implementation of our Code of Behaviour (Underage) is the principal role for all Children’s Officers, the appointed person is a key influencer in the promotion of safeguarding, child welfare, and the interests of children and young people in the Club/County and Association.