ACCS Garda Vetting
Commencement of Statutory Requirements for Garda Vetting
C/L 31/2016 brings to the attention of school authorities the statutory requirements in respect of Garda vetting which came into effect from 29 April 2016 and the criminal offences that apply in the event of failure to comply with these requirements.
It also outlines the practical arrangements that are in place in respect of the vetting of registered teachers, non-teaching staff and others.
Finally, it describes the wider duty of care considerations to be taken into account by school authorities as part of the recruitment/selection process for employees and others.