An Garda Síochána

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Questions (621, 622)

Pat Buckley

Question:

621. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda vetting applications currently being processed for individuals living in County Cork. [57402/25]

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Pat Buckley

Question:

622. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average wait time for Garda vetting applications for individuals living in County Cork. [57403/25]

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Written answers

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together.

The primary purpose of vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults.

Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 - 2016. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

Garda authorities have advised that vetting applications are processed on a first come, first served basis in chronological order from date of receipt. This is with a view to observing equity and fairness in respect of all vetting subjects.

I am informed by Garda authorities that the e-vetting system is not configured to capture structured address information. As such It is not possible to provide statistical information in respect of the number of vetting applications to be processed by county.

I am further advised that turnaround times for approximately 85% of Garda vetting applications is 8-10 working days, nationally, from the date of receipt at the Garda National Vetting Bureau.

Question No. 622 answered with Question No. 621.