Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is not acceptable to suggest people have to go through Garda vetting a second time because there are still significant delays of a number of weeks.

Will the Minister outline her view on current delays at the Garda vetting office? I am aware that these stood at 15 to 16 weeks a couple of months ago. Deputy Troy put forward a very sensible solution. Many students find themselves on a sticky wicket at present and cannot proceed with placements relating to their courses as a result of the delays in question. Unless a real and immediate solution is arrived at, they will continue to be unable to take up their placements as planned. Deputy Troy has put forward a very good solution and I ask the Minister to explore it. Will she indicate what is the length of current delays at the Garda vetting office? Such delays are unacceptable and they are causing difficulties not just for these people, but also for many other organisations.

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