229 Mr. Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in response to requests from airport authorities for background checks in respect of persons seeking employment in airports throughout the world, An Garda Síochána issue certificates confirming that the applicant has no criminal record but qualified by the disclaimer this letter may not be construed as proof of no convictions, police certificate, Garda reference, Garda clearance, character reference, security clearance, or any other interpretation thereof; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that as a result of this situation the employment prospects of Irish nationals seeking employment in foreign airports is severely compromised as current Garda vetting certification is not acceptable to employers; his views on whether such qualified certification by An Garda Síochána is nonsensical and does not meet the needs of Irish applicants for employment in foreign airports; the steps he will take to ensure that a Garda vetting system which is acceptable to airport authorities worldwide is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4754/07]

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229 Mr. Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in response to requests from airport authorities for background checks in respect of persons seeking employment in airports throughout the world, An Garda Síochána issue certificates confirming that the applicant has no criminal record but qualified by the disclaimer this letter may not be construed as proof of no convictions, police certificate, Garda reference, Garda clearance, character reference, security clearance, or any other interpretation thereof; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that as a result of this situation the employment prospects of Irish nationals seeking employment in foreign airports is severely compromised as current Garda vetting certification is not acceptable to employers; his views on whether such qualified certification by An Garda Síochána is nonsensical and does not meet the needs of Irish applicants for employment in foreign airports; the steps he will take to ensure that a Garda vetting system which is acceptable to airport authorities worldwide is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4754/07]

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