Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
668. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to delays relating to security clearance for prospective employees of an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52004/22]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, given the nature of the functions of the Irish Prison Service, it is necessary for checks, in addition to vetting, to be carried out in relation to candidates considered for employment. I am informed that these checks can take time to complete for a variety of reasons depending on the individual case.
The Deputy will appreciate that enhanced background checks and security vetting, as a practice, do not lend themselves an average timeframe for conclusion or closure.
All prospective employees undergoing the security clearance process are contacted directly by the Irish Prison Service as their status progresses. However, in the meantime, if they require an update they can contact the Recruitment Team directly via email at: ipsrecruitment@irishprisons.ie
