What is the definition of Relevant Work or Activities in the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016?

    Any work or activities, carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of the person having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable persons. Details of relevant work or activities are outlined in Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 1 of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, and are available to view here.

    What is the definition of a vulnerable person in the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016?

    A 'vulnerable person' means a person, other than a child, who–

    a) is suffering from a disorder of the mind, whether as a result of mental illness or dementia,

    b) has an intellectual disability,

    c) is suffering from a physical impairment, whether as a result of injury, illness or age, or

    d) has a physical disability,

    which is of such a nature or degree–

    What is a Vetting Disclosure and what information will appear on it?

    When the National Vetting Bureau have completed an eVetting application, they produce a Vetting Disclosure which is sent directly to the Student Vetting Officer at Maynooth University.
    A Vetting Disclosure document includes particulars of the criminal record (if any), and the specified information (if any) of the vetting applicant, or it will contain a statement that there is no criminal record or specified information in relation to the applicant.

    What is the 100 Point Check?

    The 100 Point Check is recommended as a guideline to verify identification documentation by An Garda Síochána. This involves providing documentation with your Vetting Invitation Form that leads to a full 100 points or more, including one form of identification with a photo and a proof of current address.

    What is police clearance?

    If a vetting applicant has resided outside of Ireland for a continuous period of 6 months or more over the age of 18, they must also include a Police Clearance Certificate from the relevant jurisdictions along with their Vetting Invitation Form.  Some countries, such as the UK, have different levels of Police Clearance so please do not hesitate to contact the Student Vetting Office at [email protected] if you have any queries in relation to the Police Clearance Certificates that we require.

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