Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
809. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if staff in a university library will be subject to the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau Bill should they take on transition year students under the age of 18 on work experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1804/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 was signed into law on 26 December 2012.
This Act will require that persons providing work experience to children must be vetted. The Act defines a "child" as a person under 18 years of age.
Schedule 1 to the Act sets out the types of activities which would constitute 'relevant work or activities relating to children'. The provision of educational or training activities is covered by paragraph 5 of Schedule 1. In addition, paragraph 10 of the schedule covers any activities in a university or third level education institution where a necessary and regular part of the activity involves contact with or access to children.
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