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Focus On Safeguarding Children Welcomed By Parish Priest

Shannon's Parish Priest has welcomed the focus on safeguarding children who are celebrating their First Communion and Confirmation ceremonies.

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It comes after reports that parents in Dublin were banned from taking photographs or videos during the ceremonies because of fears that material published online could be 

Similar warnings are in place in the Diocese of Killaloe, and these are aimed at both ensuring that images are not misused, and also ensuring that the reverence of the solemn occasions is respected.

In Shannon, and in other Clare parishes, parents have been informed of regulations and consent has also been sought for videos and images.

Fr. Tom Ryan believes the approach is in the best interests of the children.

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