Departmental Policies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Questions (143)

Matt Carthy

Question:

143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the competent agency for providing personal security clearance in the State; if provision for such clearance is provided exclusively for those employed by the State or if it can be attained by private citizens; if, in the case of the latter, the manner in which Irish citizens seeking employment requiring European Union personal security clearance may obtain such clearance; if they may not, if this precludes private citizens from applying for roles in organisations supported, such as the European Defence Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42644/23]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs

My Department issues Personal Security Clearance Certificates to applicants, civil servants and on occasion other individuals working with EU Institutions, where there is a clear requirement to do so. A Garda Vetting Form must be completed and submitted with a valid form of identification in respect of each applicant. Once an applicant has satisfied the necessary criteria, a personal Security Clearance Certificate can be issued to them.