Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

With regard to jobs and the national vetting bureau Bill, I do not know whether it will impact on the internship proposals but at present it can take up to six months for anyone dealing with children or vulnerable adults to be cleared. Someone in a job dealing with young people must reapply and it can take up to six months. This is a crazy situation which affects people's livelihoods and their potential to get a job. I know of crèches which are closed at present because of the wait for this Bill. I presume the Taoiseach will state that publication is expected, but when? It needs to be prioritised.

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