Written answers

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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306. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if guardians ad litem require Garda clearance; if not, the reason; and the person that has responsibility for the regulation of guardians ad litem, the Child and Family Agency or the court appointing the guardian. [37190/14]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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Guardians ad Litem should have Garda clearance in view of the sensitive role that they undertake with children. My Department is currently working with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and with the Courts Service to ensure that all Guardians ad Litem have up-to-date Garda clearance. Separately, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs is preparing proposals for consideration by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs regarding the reform of Guardian ad Litem services in proceedings arising under the Child Care Act 1991. The issue of Garda vetting of Guardians ad Litem will be reviewed in this context.

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