Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2015
213. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a Garda clearance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11, which was lodged in January 2015; the average processing time for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16445/15]
View answerI am informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person referred to has been received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. However, on processing the application it was established that it was necessary to conduct further enquiries. Once completed the application will be returned to the registered organisation concerned.
In general, Garda Vetting applications are processed on a first come, first served basis in chronological order from date of receipt. This is with a view to observing equity and fairness in respect of all vetting subjects.
The current average processing time for vetting applications is four weeks. However, in some instances additional enquiries may be necessary and this may result in processing times in excess of the average.
