David Stanton
Ceist:244 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the requirements in place by his Department to ensure that persons under the aegis of his Department working with, or transporting children or persons with a disability, have been screened and have Garda clearance in order that adequate protections are in place to prevent harm or assault to such children or to such persons with a disability; the nature and extent of background checks or Garda clearance required; if he is satisfied that all possible steps are being taken to guarantee the safety of patients and clients in this context; the plans he has to add to or to improve the safety measures currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12622/03]