What is the Current Situation for the Police in the Irish Republic?
From 1994, the police were obliged to carry out background checks in respect of full-time prospective employees in the health care area who would have substantial access to children or vulnerable young people (O Donaghue, 2000, italics my emphasis). This leaves students of social care courses in no-mans land until either they graduate or their student status is recognised in itself. A number of potential legal problems remain unresolved for students, colleges and employers such as what happens if a college discovers that a student has a criminal prosecution in year two of a three-year course or should the colleges differentiate between prosecutions? A comprehensive review of police clearance arrangements has now been undertaken and an internal Working Group was established by the Gardai to look into an effective response from the Police. The Garda Commissioner has also established an implementation group. The current situation is that Garda Headquarters has recommended the establishmen
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