Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 September 2011
136 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views that one national vetting bureau should incorporate all statutory agencies that guarantee the protection of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24396/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the Government has published the scheme of a National Vetting Bureau Bill. The draft scheme proposes that all vetting in regard to employment positions which involve substantial unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults will be conducted by a single agency — The National Vetting Bureau. It also proposes that all organisations engaging persons to work with children or vulnerable adults must register with the National Vetting Bureau. The Government has agreed that the drafting of the Bill will be given priority and I have invited the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to submit comments and views in regard to the proposed Bill.
