Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
153. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will examine a delay which has arisen with second stage documentation in relation to a Garda vetting application (details supplied); and the reason for the delay in completing the second stage of such applications. [31976/16]
View answerI have sought further information from the Garda Authorities in respect of the individual case which the Deputy has raised and I will correspond directly with the Deputy when the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 153 for answer on Tuesday, 25 October 2016, as follows:
To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will examine a delay which has arisen with second stage documentation in relation to a Garda vetting application (details supplied); and the reason for the delay in completing the second stage of such applications.
As you are aware from my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 167 answered on Tuesday, 25 October 2016, the initial vetting application for the person to whom you refer was received by the National Vetting Bureau on 20 August 2016 and was processed and returned to the Liaison Person in the Registered Organisation on the 28 September 2016.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that further secondary stage checks were conducted by An Garda Síochána. These checks were completed and returned to the Registered Organisation on 24 October 2016.
I hope this information is of assistance.
