Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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128. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on difficulties currently being experienced by child care providers (details supplied); if he will liaise with the Department of Justice and Equality, with a view to working towards a solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7527/15]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The provision of pre-school services is regulated the Child Care (Pre-School Services) (No 2) Regulations. These Regulations require that a person carrying on a pre-school service shall ensure appropriate vetting of all staff, students and volunteers who have access to a child.

The Department of Justice and Equality has responsibility for the vetting legislation which sets out the requirements in relation to the vetting of persons who work with children. I have asked officials in my Department to consider the issues raised by the Deputy and to bring these matters to the attention of Department of Justice and Equality officials in future discussions on the application of the vetting requirements.