Question
99. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will expedite an application for Garda vetting by a person (details supplied). [27583/16]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application from a Registered Organisation in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers was received on 16 September 2016.
The application was processed and returned to the Authorised Signatory in the relevant organisation on 26 September 2016.
In the circumstances the applicant is advised to contact the Registered Organisation to ascertain the current position.