Lynn Ruane (Independent)
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First, I would like to pick back up on the Garda vetting piece that was previously mentioned. Although I fully support Garda vetting, it is a little unfair to say that if someone is worried about Garda vetting they are probably not suited. People are worried because they have to divulge particular aspects of their lives to a potential employer but they may be completely irrelevant to the job at hand. Unfortunately, even though Garda vetting is necessary, many sectors beyond youth work, such as in community work, addiction or social work, have not really used discretion to the right extent. If particular things come back on Garda vetting and if they are not relevant to the job, then they should not be a barrier to accessing employment. I know that is not what was meant but it was just to-----