Lorraine Higgins (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his succinct response on this matter. The system needs to be reformed as it is clear that there is a huge amount of duplication. A person wishing to work in the area of social services must satisfy Garda vetting requirements in this regard. Where such person also wishes to train a Gaelic or soccer team, he or she is required to make a further application for Garda vetting. It should be possible to streamline the process and to ensure a turnaround of one or two weeks, at most. I ask that the Minister consider this in light of my raising this issue here this evening.