John Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 373: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the length of time for which garda vetting applies; if it can be transferred from one job to another within the lifetime of the vetting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29603/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Garda vetting certificates are issued to specified registered organisations in respect of a particular post or employment in response to a written request and with the permission of the person who is the subject of that request. Decisions on the suitability for the recruitment/engagement of the person concerned rest at all times with the recruiting organisation.

The Garda Vetting certificate is non-transferable. It is important to emphasise that it is a disclosure to the requesting, registered organisation of the position at the time when it is issued. Furthermore, non-transferability protects against the risk of fraud or forgery of such certificates and is a guarantee of the integrity of the vetting system.