Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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166. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason it takes in excess of six months for Garda clearance here when a request can be posted, processed and returned within one week from England (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47414/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is not possible to check the status of the application referred to in the absence of details of a date of birth. If the Deputy will provide the additional information, I will have further enquiries made in the matter.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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167. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will take steps to expedite an application for a Garda clearance certificate application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath which is required for their work with the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47426/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that no vetting application has been received in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers. In the circumstances, I can only suggest that the person contacts the registered organisation involved.