Reporting concerns

In football, everyone should feel safe. Strict safeguarding policies are in place along with mandatory Garda Vetting and Safeguarding training for all coaches and volunteers.

There are no grey areas when it comes to proper conduct and acceptable behaviour. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, report it.

It is crucial to thoroughly investigate all complaints, concerns, and allegations, with the primary focus on ensuring the well-being of the child or vulnerable adult.

Reporting a Concern Procedure

Safeguarding Concern Report Form

The FAI Child Welfare & Safeguarding Department can help with safeguarding concerns or allegations.

Click here to access the FAI Online Safeguarding Concern Report Form

Independent Concern Reporting

An independent service is available, through Raiseaconcern, for anyone within Irish football who wishes to report issues related to abuse or inappropriate/unlawful behaviours of parties associated with the Football Association of Ireland (‘FAI’)

For all other complaints or concerns, please ensure you have considered all necessary stages set out in the above concern-complaint procedure prior to making a report to Raiseaconcern.

Contact
Phone: 01 6107929 or 086 0299929
Email: [email protected] 
 
(Please note, when contacting Raiseaconcern or the FAI, their staff must adhere to any statutory reporting obligations)

Play It Right

Our Safeguarding Awareness Campaign was launched to support measures already in place and to provide a clear way of reporting inappropriate behaviours.

Help to 'Play It Right' at your club by endorsing the positive behaviours that should be expected and support the essential work that is being done by so many coaches and volunteers.

Click here to download our Club Pack