James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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237. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for Garda vetting clearance; if an application (details supplied) which has exceeded the 12 week waiting time will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50372/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will understand, given the nature of the functions of the Irish Prison Service, it is necessary for checks, secondary and in addition to vetting, to be carried out on persons considered for employment.

These checks can take time to complete for a variety of reasons depending on the individual case. However, I can assure the Deputy that every effort is made to expedite this process to the greatest extent possible and to ensure that there is no undue delay arising.

I have been in contact with the Garda Authorities to make the necessary enquiries in respect of the individual case the Deputy has raised and I will correspond directly with the Deputy when they have been completed.