Information for Applicants

1. The applicant will complete the invitation form and provide the school with their proof of identity.

2. Once the school has sent the form to An Foras Pátrúnachta, the applicant will receive an email inviting them to go through the vetting process on the Gardaí website.

3. Beidh ar an iarratasóir eolas futhu féin a líonadh ar shuíomh na nGardaí. Déanfaidh an Foras an t-iarratas a dheimhniú.

4. Gheobhaidh an t-iarratasóir nochtadh ar ríomhphost. Beidh an nochtadh le roinnt leis an bPríomhoide ar ríomhphost nó tríd an nochtadh a chur i gcló.

For applicants of 16 to 18 years of age, the NVB3 (here) form must be completed by a parent/guardian in addition to the NVB1 form. Ní féidir iarratasóirí faoi 16 bliain d’aois a chur tríd an bpróiseas.

FAQs

Does this process pertain to teachers?

Disclosures for teachers provided through The Teaching Council are recognised. he process can be completed through An Foras also as our process may be completed faster.

How long does this process take?

1 week, as long as there is no delay at application level with completing the form.

What happens in the case of applicants 16 – 18 years of age?

In the case of applicants 16 – 18 years of age, a parent, guardian or the applicant themselves must complete a NVB3 form. The NVB3 form is available here. The applicant must also complete the NVB1 form and send both forms to An Foras. Applicants under the age of 16 years of age are not permitted.

Does the process pertain to parents?

It is mentioned in the Act that parents in schools do not need to be vetted where their presence is on an informal, infrequent basis (e.g. attending the Sports Day, Christmas Play and Open Day). If parents are undertaking formal work, paid work or ongoing work, they should be vetted (e.g. providing dance classes or meeting in the school frequently as the Parents Association).