We process Garda vetting for volunteers and staff of community and voluntary organisations in Dublin City.
organisations used our vetting service in 2025
vetting applications processed in 2025
working days or less for us to send out a vetting invitation once you request it
We’re a Registered Organisation with the National Vetting Bureau (NVB). We request vetting on behalf of organisations that are affiliated with us.
Our service is for organisations in the Dublin City area that can’t get vetting through a parent body, and don’t do enough vetting to register with the NVB themselves.
Most are charities and community groups. We vet for a business only when its work clearly benefits the community.
We charge a fee for each vetting application. Our prices are set to cover our costs only, not to make a profit.
We’ll explain the charges when you sign up. Ask us about fees
Register with the National Vetting Bureau. They confirm you need vetting and refer you to us.
Send us your details and the NVB’s letter. We’ll check you’re in our area and send you the sign-up form.
Watch our 75-minute training video. It’s required before you can request vetting.
Appoint one Garda Vetting Officer. They submit requests, check ID and receive disclosures.
Sign our service agreement. You then get your log-in and can request vetting.
Already registered with another vetting service and want to move? Talk to us.
Vetting gives a statement (a disclosure) of any convictions or pending prosecutions recorded against a person. The law sets out who needs it.
Vetting is a legal requirement for anyone doing “relevant work” with children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, as listed in Schedule 1 of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016.
Your organisation is responsible for deciding which roles need it.
Read the ActDecide role by role. Vetting someone who isn’t doing relevant work breaks the Act and data protection law, and so does letting someone start relevant work before their disclosure comes back.
Breaches can lead to a fine of up to €10,000 or up to five years in prison.
There’s a new vetting invitation form (NVB1). ID must now be checked in person against a set list of documents.
Roles with children also need an EU and UK criminal records check for anyone who has lived in those countries.
“I have found the service an excellent one. Queries are answered in a straight forward and very timely way.”Member satisfaction survey
“It’s been really straight forward for us and we’re so appreciative, thank you!”Member satisfaction survey
“All queries are dealt with in a fast, friendly, efficient and professional manner.”Member satisfaction survey
“The service you provide is very efficient and professional. No complaints at all. Thank you!”Member organisation
“The vetting team are always very helpful and every question that is asked receives a great answer.”Member organisation
“It is rare that you send a query and feel completely assured that you will receive both a speedy and detailed response.”Member organisation
“Katherine is always so prompt, efficient and helpful, and we really appreciate all the hard work she puts in to this!”Member organisation
Read our FAQ for vetting subjects, or contact the organisation that asked for your vetting.
