1594. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average response time for Garda vetting applications relating to employment in childcare settings; the number of applications currently awaiting processing; and the measures being taken to reduce delays, in view of reports from childcare providers that staff recruitment is being significantly impacted, including one provider with 14 employees currently unable to commence work pending vetting clearance. [42511/26]

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1594. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average response time for Garda vetting applications relating to employment in childcare settings; the number of applications currently awaiting processing; and the measures being taken to reduce delays, in view of reports from childcare providers that staff recruitment is being significantly impacted, including one provider with 14 employees currently unable to commence work pending vetting clearance. [42511/26]

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