Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019
249. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to expedite an application for vetting clearance to enable a person (details supplied) to take up a job appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2756/19]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that the primary purpose of Garda vetting for employment purposes is to support protection for children and vulnerable adults and that the processing of vetting applications by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the Garda Authorities and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant law. My Department has no role in the processing of individual vetting applications.
However, in order to assist the Deputy I have had enquiries made and I am advised by the Garda Authorities that, as of 17 January 2019, records at the Garda National Vetting Bureau indicate that no valid Garda vetting application has been received in respect of the person who is the subject of the Deputy's Question. In the circumstances, I would advise the person concerned to contact the relevant Registered Organisation to ascertain the status of their vetting application.
