An Garda Síochána
Dail Éireann — 2026-03-19
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Barry Ward (FG), Dún Laoghaire

The Minister is aware that Garda vetting is a very important issue for voluntary organisations, schools and healthcare. It takes too long and seems to be quite cumbersome insofar as a person who moves position has to be revetted in a way that does not seem necessary.
I am aware there is a Garda vetting review group. Has the Minister received its recommendations or report? Has he had a chance to review them? Will those recommendations be implemented? If so, when?

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Sitting date: 2026-03-19