Circular
0016/2017
Statutory Requirements for the Retrospective Vetting of teaching staff, non-teaching staff and others
Published on
Effective from
The main purpose of this circular is to
a) bring to the attention of school authorities their statutory obligations under section 21 of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 (the Vetting Act) in respect of the retrospective vetting of teaching staff, non-teaching staff and others who have not previously been Garda vetted and who undertake relevant work or activities with children or vulnerable persons
and
b) to outline the practical arrangements in place in respect of such retrospective vetting.
Sector: Primary, Post Primary
Author: School Governance Policies
This FAQ is intended as a guide to assist schools and centres for education and should be read in conjunction with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 as amended by the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures Act) 2016 referred to as the Vetting Act and Department Circular 0016/2017.
Sector: Primary, Post Primary
Author: School Governance Policies