Garda Vetting Applications are being processed as normal by post. Send an Identification Verification Form and a Vetting invitation form for each Garda Vetting applicant to Early Childhood Ireland, Hainault House, Belgard Square South, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 RFV0.
Please send your vetting applications into us before 18 December to ensure they are uploaded into the National Vetting Bureau before Christmas, as our office is closed from 23 December to 4 January.
Due to a high volume of Garda vetting applications into the NVB, the turnaround time is 5 to 10 working days from when an applicant completes the link and the disclosure is returned to you.
We are dealing with a high volume of Garda vetting applications. There may be some slight delays in processing times, however we are working hard to ensure turnaround times are as quick as possible.