PQ 2831
2831. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department is aware of the current wait time issues in childcare caused by delays in the processing of Garda Vetting forms for childcare workers; if she will consult with the Minister for Justice Home Affairs and Migration to introduce a separate vetting section for childcare workers to ensure applications are processed in a timely manner, given the issues with childcare spaces and availability caused by this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56231/26]
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2831. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department is aware of the current wait time issues in childcare caused by delays in the processing of Garda Vetting forms for childcare workers; if she will consult with the Minister for Justice Home Affairs and Migration to introduce a separate vetting section for childcare workers to ensure applications are processed in a timely manner, given the issues with childcare spaces and availability caused by this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56231/26]
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