0026/2015 Advance preparation for the commencement of statutory requirements for Garda vetting under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012
The next DES update will be published on Friday 29 January 2016.
The Vetting Act is not expected to be commenced before Easter 2016. Schools now have at least until Wednesday 16 March 2016 to undertake advance preparations and actions outlined in DES Circular 0026/2015 to facilitate a smooth transition to the statutory vetting requirements. In the interim period, DES Circular 0063/2010 will continue to apply.
See also the related Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ) document prepared by the DES and mentioned within the Circular.
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