Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Deputy Stanley's point is one of which the Minister for Justice and Equality is well aware. This matter is being followed through by the Minister. The Government is aware of the number of people who could be employed and who are not in employment at present because of delays in this regard. This is not to say anything other than the vetting office does a good job. The Deputy may take it that the Minister for Justice and Equality is working actively on this matter in conjunction with the Minister for Social Protection. It is an issue of which the Government is aware and about which it has concerns.

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