Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 97: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application by a special needs assistant (details supplied) has been decided on by the Garda Vetting Unit; if not, when it will be decided on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38463/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that an application for vetting in respect of the person in question was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) from the Health Service Executive (HSE) on 2 October, 2006. However, the application was returned for clarification, as some of the details provided were illegible.

I am further informed that the application was again received by the GCVU on 13 November, 2006. It will now be processed and returned to the HSE, which has sole responsibility for recruitment decisions in respect of any prospective employee.