Garda confidential line

boards.iemember

Hi, I'm new here so please forgive me if this is in the wrong forum.

I need to know..is the garda confidential line ALWAYS confidential..even if someone is in immediate danger? and can it ever be brought up for legal reasons what you said in the call. I need reassurance about this.

Sorry,if its a ridiculous questions, I just really need to call them and soon. Thank you in advance.

Also..how do they act on this information..if lets say you are calling about sexual abuse or rape that happened years ago.

Rabies

I presume its confidential. Its not called the Garda Hot Line or anything similar.

If its really important. Then it shouldn't really matter if they know it was you or not.

Call them before what ever is about to happen does happens

Caoimhín

Jaysus, if someone is in danger will you call the Guards.

boards.iemember

I meant the children,if you get the drift.

I'm a kid, my parents wouldn't believe me or allow me to call the gardai.

boards.iemember

...and thank you rabies,.much appreciated x

Dave!

Perhaps this should be moved to Emergency Services, as there's a few Gardaí there that might know

Overheal

boards.iemember wrote: »

I meant the children,if you get the drift.

I'm a kid, my parents wouldn't believe me or allow me to call the gardai.

Who's in trouble here? What kind of trouble?

If you dont feel comfortable calling the Gardai and it isnt life threatening try http://www.childline.ie

If someone is in immediate danger you should call the Gardai.

Berty

The Garda confidential line is not always answered. If you call a Garda station they can request your name but you are not obliged to provide your name. Its only for reporting purposes.

boards.iemember

Thanks very much everyone..I'll call them now. and yes overheal its more the case of a predator than life threatening.

dr.bollocko

Moved to Emergency services. If this isn't the right place, I am not sure where is.

cpstears

Contact your local station and tell them whatever the problem is. If they ask for your name you can decline to give it and the call will just be reported anonomusly however you might be better talking to the Garda on the phone and explaining your situation he/she can give you the options relating to the case and you can still always decline to give your name if you wish.

Trojan911

OP if there is someone in need of help and it is not life threatening & of a confidential nature then act on the advice in #7. If you can't speak to your parents & don't feel comfortable when talking to Gardai, then confide in a teacher.

TheNog

Trojan911 wrote: »

What a complete load of nonsense your post is.

OP if there is someone in need of help and it is not life threatening & of a confidential nature then act on the advice in #7. If you can't speak to your parents & don't feel comfortable when talking to Gardai, then confide in a teacher.

+1

OP do consider talking with another adult if you feel you cannot talk to your parents such as teacher, aunt, uncle etc Anyone you can trust. You could call the Confidential Line of you wished as thats what it is there for or you could go to your local station and ask to speak to someone in confidence. You do not have to give your name but you can get advice.

If none of these appeal to you, Childline.ie could also be a good place to start.