Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2007
624 Deputy Pat Carey asked the Minister for Defence if he will make arrangements to inform a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 of the reason they have not been given security clearance to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16526/07]
View answerFollowing his application for enlistment in the Defence Forces, my Department wrote to the individual in question on 17 July 2006 advising him that his application was unsuccessful. I am unable to comment any further on this matter, as it is the policy of the Department of Defence to treat all applications for enlistment in the Defence Forces as strictly private and confidential.
It is however open to individuals to apply under the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 and 2003, for access to information in relation to their individual applications. The Act provides a formal mechanism for individuals to request information and an appeals mechanism where information has been refused. The request should be made to the Defence Forces Freedom of Information Officer. I have made arrangements for contact to be made with the person concerned advising them of the procedure to be followed.
