Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)

The Minister has mentioned the introduction of civilians or non-gardaí to undertake some administrative work. Will the Minister provide further details about the number of people currently behind desks who will be put back onto the front line?

I will focus on one aspect of Garda resources, namely, the Garda vetting programme. The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, and Deputy Dara Murphy from my constituency are present. They will be well aware of the many community and voluntary groups in our constituency that are facing delays of up to four months in trying to get people cleared to work in that sector. This is having significant effects on the community groups and the individuals concerned. Does the Minister have any plan to try to accelerate the process?

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