An Garda Síochána
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-27
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Niall Collins (FF), Limerick County

There are changes that will be made to resolve the Deputy’s concerns and ours. We have listened to the views that have been carefully expressed, we have met directly with the Sports Federation of Ireland on the matter, and our Department has also received correspondence from a range of voluntary organisations informing us of their views. We are aware that concerns have been raised as to the reliability of a portability approach and in this regard we note that where a teacher is vetted, the Teaching Council permits him or her to move from one school to another without revetting. All that is required is that a teacher is registered to revet every three years on a scheduled basis. Consequently, if this system of portability is safe for engagement with our schoolchildren, we believe it will also be safe for broader application. Drawing on the work of the vetting review group, we are committed to ensuring the vetting process is administratively proportionate while remaining robust and fully focused on the core purpose of protecting children and vulnerable adults.

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