Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Independent)

Some time back, the Garda vetting review group was tasked with examining the current system to see what improvements, if any, could be made, while ensuring continued appropriate and robust checks on people taking on positions of trust working with children and vulnerable persons. While I would be interested in hearing the timeframe for the report, if officials have it to hand, the main thing I want to know is whether there is a plan in the terms of reference to deal with the perceived pointlessness of people having to apply for multiple Garda vettings, such as where a teacher is also a sports mentor or volunteer at a summer camp. Surely, where a person has not come to the attention of the authorities and has met a high standard in working with children, one accreditation should suffice. I hope this has been examined as part of any review. If the Minister has the timeframe, I would appreciate it.

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