Robert Troy
Ceist:278. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if Garda vetting requests (details supplied) will be expedited to ensure applicants do not miss out on job opportunities. [22588/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 May 2018
Ceisteanna (278)
Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will appreciate, 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.
I am informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting application was received by the National Vetting Bureau from a registered organisation in respect of the first person referred to by the Deputy on 17 April 2018. This application was processed and returned to the registered organisation on 17 May 2018.
I am further informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting application was received by the National Vetting Bureau from a registered organisation in respect of the second person referred to by the Deputy on 10 May 2018. This application was processed and returned to the registered organisation on 18 May 2018.
In respect of certain applications, it is necessary for the National Vetting Bureau to conduct further enquiries, for example to confirm information provided by the applicant, with external bodies and the time required to receive such information may be outside of the control of the vetting bureau. In such instances processing times may be significantly longer than the general average.