Oisín McGannNov 18, 2022

I have probed deep into the murky, mysterious fog of Garda Vetting and have returned with knowledge. Look on my Admin Works, ye Mighty, and despair!

No, seriously. I wrote a blog that tries to explain #GardaVetting – the background checks carried out by Ireland's police force – from the point of view of artists doing children's events.

http://oisinmcgann.com/known-to-the-police-what-ive-learned-about-garda-vetting/

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Known to the Police? What I’ve Learned About Garda Vetting – Oisín McGann

Show threadArdentArchivistNov 19, 2022
@oisinmcgann
I ran into NI equivalent some yrs back when I wanted to do some private tutoring. I knew I’d be in competition w/schoolteachers moonlighting for extra £. They’re all vetted for their jobs; I’d be at a serious disadvantage without same.
Long story short, I couldn’t find a single org. which would/could put my check through. Rules have been tightened so much no-one was willing to do it.
Individuals should be able to have themselves vetted.
I gave up on the tutoring idea.
Show threadOisín McGannNov 19, 2022
@ArdentArchivist On that front, I think it’s purely a matter of resources, but it may also be like down here, where the vetting is specific to particular work. I don’t think a teacher here would be covered for private tutoring, as they’re specifically employed for schools.
Show threadArdentArchivist
@oisinmcgann
It’s a bit daft though. I mean, the intent is deadly serious & necessary, but the method is a tad lacking.
My point is: schoolteachers are already vetted to work w/kids by virtue of their job, and can state that when advertising as a tutor. I had no way to counter that; most parents are always going to go w/someone who can say they’re already vetted.
Not sure if vetting specific to school or whether it would cover tutoring too. But it certainly does in parents’ minds!
Nov 19, 2022 at 8:55pmMetatext
Show threadOisín McGannNov 19, 2022
@ArdentArchivist Yes, that’s true.