Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015
263. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on difficulties currently being experienced by child care providers (details supplied); if he will liaise with the Department of Justice and Equality with a view to working towards a solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19176/15]
View answerAs pointed out to the Deputy in a previous reply to a Parliamentary Question, the Department of Justice and Equality has responsibility for the vetting legislation which sets out the requirements in relation to the vetting of persons who work with children. I am aware of the concerns raised by childcare providers in relation to the requirement that a childcare service provide up to date vetting for each member of staff before they take up an appointment.
I have brought this matter to the attention of officials in my Department and they will raise this matter with officials in the Department of Justice and Equality when the application of the vetting requirements are being discussed.
