Garda Vetting Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Questions (1702)

Darragh O'Brien

Question:

1702. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department provides funding to Pobal for Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1416/17]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

Two organisations are funded by this Department to process vetting applications on behalf of the early years sector. These organisations are Early Childhood Ireland and Barnardos. My Department does not fund Pobal to process vetting applications on behalf of the childcare sector.