Averil Power (Fianna Fail)

I move amendment No. 34:

In page 8, after line 51, to insert the following:

"(g) a requirement that such a person is subject to Garda vetting and clearance in accordance with standard practice for registered teachers.".

We have not discussed this. Some Members are aware that the amendment refers to a requirement that someone acting on a temporary capacity in a school would be subject to Garda vetting and clearance in accordance with standard practice for registered teachers. There is a clear gap and if someone wishes to be registered, there should be a process to ensure children are protected. Registered teachers should be subject to vetting. It is possible that someone could continue to act in a temporary capacity in different schools without this provision. I hope the Minister will accept it.