Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In the programme for Government, there is a commitment regarding the protection of children and the most vulnerable people in our society. Part of this is a process which all Deputies come across, namely Garda vetting, which individuals who work with children through employment, sports organisations or whatever have to undergo. There are huge delays in Garda vetting. I spoke to the people in the bureau who do it and one of the reasons for the delay is duplication. A person who goes to a school to teach music has to get Garda vetting. If he goes to another school to teach the same music to similar children, he has to be vetted again. If he also goes to a GAA club to train children, he has to be vetted yet again. This continuous duplication of the process is a complete mess. The people in the bureau say there is not a complete system or database and that is what is needed. Will the Taoiseach commit to getting this situation resolved? It is very frustrating for people, particularly those who are trying to get employment in the sector.

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