Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The interdepartmental working group has reported to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children and on proposals for the reform of vetting of employees by the Garda. The Minister has appointed an implementation group to advise on implementation and the necessity for legislation. The Departments of Health and Children and Education and Science are in discussion on the establishment of an employment consultancy service. When the process has concluded, they will get back to the legislation. The family law Bill will be introduced next year.

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