Written answers

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Vetting Services

10:00 pm

Photo of Mary UptonMary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 267: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who are working or volunteering with sports organisations that have been vetted as suitable to hold such positions, in particular where they have responsibility for children; the number of persons who have been vetted by the various sports organisations who receive State funding in 2008 and to date in 2009; the number of persons who have been found unsuitable following the vetting process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45496/09]

Photo of Mary UptonMary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons working or volunteering with sports organisations that have been vetted as suitable to hold such positions, in particular when they have responsibility for children; the number of persons that have benefited in 2008 and to date in 2009; the number of persons that have been considered unsuitable following the vetting process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45497/09]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 276 together.

The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) conducts Garda vetting in respect of individual vetting subjects on behalf of organisations which are registered with the GCVU and discloses details of all prosecutions, successful or not, pending or completed, and/or convictions as recorded in respect of an individual vetting subject to the registered organisation which submits the vetting application.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total number of vetting applications received at the GCVU from registered sports organisations in 2008 was 3,090 and in 2009, to date, is 12,697.

The GCVU does not make decisions as to the suitability of individual persons to be employed in either remunerated or voluntary positions in organisations registered with the GCVU. The responsibility for decision-making in this regard rests solely with the registered organisation. The Garda authorities are not, therefore, in a position to advise in respect of the number of persons deemed suitable or otherwise for engagement by the registered sports organisations.

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 268: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) has not received their garda clearance to enable them to start work in community employment. [45749/09]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers and a response was returned to the registered organisation involved on 3 December 2009.

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