Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am glad the Minister is aware of the problem and that she is in the process of bringing about a resolution. However, she has not outlined how that will be brought about. I tabled a similar question to the Minister for Justice and Equality regarding his role under data protection legislation to which he replied:

I understand that in the course of audits of childcare providers, the HSE has sought a certified copy of the Garda Vetting Disclosure to be provided to the relevant childcare provider. It is the view of the Data Protection Commissioner that this is not necessary. In September 2013 the Data Protection Commissioners wrote to the colleges in question and to the HSE, suggesting that a written confirmation that a college has vetted a person is sufficient confirmation that the Garda Vetting process has been complied with

Does the Minister concur with that view? Bearing in mind these people are undertaking mandatory training, would she be satisfied if an institute of further education went to the trouble of ensuring it fully complied with Garda vetting procedures, that a letter from the institute to the service provider would be sufficient to ensure the placement could proceed and people could finish their training? If so, will she put in place the necessary provisions to ensure this can happen?

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