Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 October 2025
370. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the key recommendations that have been presented to him by the Garda Vetting Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52857/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra371. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he will implement the key recommendations given to him by the Garda Vetting Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52858/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra372. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on if it is correct to implement recommendations to the Garda vetting process without the full report of the view group being finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52860/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 370 to 372, inclusive, together.
The Garda Vetting Review Group was established to deliberate and formulate recommendations to strengthen the vetting legislation in an effective manner.
The Garda Vetting Review Group was tasked with ensuring that any changes to the vetting process ensure it remains robust, efficient and effective while improving the service to customers. This group includes members of the National Vetting Bureau in An Garda Síochána, officials from my Department, Tusla and other relevant stakeholders.
The Group’s primary focus has been to examine the means of strengthening the vetting legislation in a workable and effective manner, while seeking to balance this with issues that have arisen regarding the re-vetting period and the transfer of vetting across other similar activities, for example with sports teams.
While the Group has not agreed a formal report, an update on its work was recently submitted to me. Priority actions for implementation have been identified, drawing on the work of the Group, which are actively being progressed in consultation with all relevant partners.
It is my aim to ensure that the vetting system is fit for purpose, robust and future-proofed to the greatest extent possible, to continue to protect our children and vulnerable adults.
