Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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717. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the Garda vetting being processed by Tusla for a person (details supplied) seeking to foster. [32936/17]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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Garda Vetting is a key aspect of the application and approval process for prospective foster carers. HIQA have found that, in some areas, while all initial vetting of foster carers is in place, there is an issue in relation to the renewal of Garda clearance, which should take place every 3 years. HIQA has also highlighted the issue of vetting when the children of foster carers become adults (i.e. when they turn 18 ). Tusla are now monitoring vetting and renewal dates and are setting up databases to ensure compliance.

The vetting process itself is an operational matter for Tusla, and is carried out independently of my Department.