Garda Vetting for Staff
Overview
The University is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons by ensuring that Garda Vetting is conducted where required. In compliance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, we carry out vetting for staff in roles that involve regular and necessary access to these groups.
Key Principles
- No Vetting for the Sake of Vetting: Garda Vetting is only conducted when a role genuinely requires it, in line with the definition of Relevant Work under legislation.
- Role-Based Assessment: Hiring managers must assess each role against the definition of Relevant Work to determine if vetting is legally required.
- Confidentiality: All vetting disclosures are handled securely and used only for determining role suitability.
Vetting of Students
Student vetting is conducted by the Academic Registry (AR).
HR processes vetting only for students engaged in paid casual work.
If a student's course requires placements that involve vetting (e.g., unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults), please contact AR to arrange the necessary checks.
TCD Garda Vetting Policy and Statutory Declaration Form
Data Protection & Confidentiality
- Personal data from vetting applications is handled in compliance with data protection laws.
- Vetting disclosures are kept confidential and accessed only by designated personnel.
- Data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary.
Further Information
For more details on Garda Vetting, contact the dedicated HR Department (gardavet@tcd.ie) or refer to the National Vetting Bureau’s guidelines.
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