Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
901. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite vetting in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6 in view of the fact that the delay is impacting on ability to fulfil work commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16623/13]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the person concerned was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on 26 February 2013. The application is being processed and will be returned to the registered organisation once completed.
All organisations registered for Garda Vetting are aware of the processing time-frames for the receipt of Garda vetting and have been advised to factor this into their recruitment and selection process. In order to observe equity and fairness in respect of all applicants for Garda Vetting, standard processing procedures are such that applications are processed in chronological order, from the date of receipt at the Central Vetting Unit.
