Niamh Smyth
Ceist:812. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a Garda vetting application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33158/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
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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 as of 12 July, records at the Garda National Vetting Bureau indicate that no valid Garda vetting application has been received in respect of the person who is the subject of the Deputy's Question. In the circumstances, I would advise the person concerned to contact the relevant registered organisation to ascertain the status of their vetting application.