Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
658. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received Garda clearance; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27099/13]
View answerThe Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) does not provide Garda clearance. The function of the GCVU is to conduct Garda vetting checks in respect of Garda vetting applications submitted by registered organisations and to issue Garda vetting disclosures to such organisations.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the individual referred to by the Deputy was received by the GCVU on 30 January 2013. The application was processed and returned to the registered organisation involved on 22 May 2013.
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 GCVU.
