Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I wish to note something about the output metrics. Overall, it is important that we be careful with them. Many of these metrics, while linked to budgetary allocations, revolve around the ongoing crisis. How its resolution is managed politically and by senior management will determine whether public opinion, perception and satisfaction levels improve.

A matter that relates to the Department is affecting many people who are seeking jobs, namely, Garda vetting. Work on e-vetting has been progressed in several areas, but there must be improvement this year. What can the Tánaiste do from a budgetary perspective to ensure that the vetting office handles applications as expeditiously as possible? In particular, this has affected students seeking summer jobs. I know people who have had to wait eight weeks to start work, which affected their ability to work during the summer. The Tánaiste needs to priority this matter in her communications and ensure that it is funded properly and applications are turned around as quickly as possible.