Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

A cross-governmental working group is reporting to the Minister on proposals for the reform of vetting of employees by the Garda. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has appointed an implementation group to advise on the implementation and necessity for legislation. The Department of Education and Science and the Department of Health and Children are in discussion regarding the establishment of pre-employment consultancy services.

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