Gabrielle McFadden (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State and I appreciate that this is not necessarily her portfolio. It is absolutely vital that we and the public have confidence in the vetting process. Nobody denies the absolute need for it, bearing in mind what we have been through in this country between the church and situations like Áras Attracta in the past. It is absolutely vital. However, I believe that a passport type situation or a card valid for one year would make more sense. The person I spoke to the Minister of State about had five different applications. That is duplication of work. One application could have looked after that situation for a whole year and reduced the work. I think it would have been more cost effective for the State and much easier for people who want to start jobs but have to wait because of the Garda vetting. It is duplication and a waste of money, but nobody denies the absolute need for it.