Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2013
364. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice and Equality following a request for Garda clearance, the way it occurred that a person (details supplied) in County Clare was assigned the criminal convictions of a person in County Tipperary; when this matter will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52742/13]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that a Data Protection Access request under Section 4 of the Data Protection Act was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on behalf of the individual concerned. The application was processed and a reply was returned to the individual concerned on 17 May 2013. I am informed that as a result of further correspondence, the matter is currently under investigation by the Garda Central Vetting Unit.
