Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2017
69. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports that proper security clearance has not been given to new recruits in the Defence Forces; his plans to rectify this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44045/17]
View answerSecurity vetting, which is a matter for the military authorities, has a number of layers and is conducted in conjunction with an Garda Síochána. The process has changed and modernised in recent years and is kept under ongoing review.
The Military Authorities have kept me appraised of any changes in procedure and have confirmed to me that the security vetting procedures in place are both necessary and appropriate. For operational security reasons it would be inappropriate to set out or discuss the detailed processes.
