Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 15 Oct 2003

Vol. 572 No. 4

Written Answers. - Garda Vetting Arrangements.

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

123 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the case made for full Garda Síochána vetting procedures being made available for those who work with children in the same way as they are currently available for those who work with health boards; and if arrangements will be made accordingly. [23203/03]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1121 and 1213 of 30 September 2003. The position remains unchanged.