Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2018
287. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in processing a Garda vetting security clearance application by a person (details supplied); the expected timeline for this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37308/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person to whom the Deputy refers in his question is seeking employment in the Irish Prison Service. Given the nature of the functions of the Irish Prison Service, checks secondary to and in addition to vetting are required to be carried out. While these checks can take some time to be completed for a variety of reasons depending on the individual case, every effort is made to ensure there is no undue delay.
I am advised that the vetting process in respect of the individual referred to by the Deputy was completed on 10 September 2018 and returned to the Irish Prison Service. The person concerned is accordingly advised to liaise directly with the Irish Prison Service to ascertain the current position.
