Garda Vetting Process for Working with Young People
Under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012, anyone working or volunteering with children or vulnerable individuals must be vetted. This includes anyone involved in activities where they have regular and necessary contact with children.
It is a legal requirement that all individuals working with young people are vetted in advance. Organisations are responsible for ensuring this process is followed—it is an offence to allow someone to begin work without proper vetting.
Hockey Ireland eVetting Process
Since January 1st, 2017, Hockey Ireland processes vetting applications through the National Vetting Bureau's online portal. While the Bureau only accepts online applications, forms can be submitted to Hockey Ireland by email or post.
| Garda eVetting Steps | |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Complete the Hockey Ireland eVetting Invitation & ID Validation Form. Present your original ID documents and photocopies to your Club Children’s Officer for validation. The Club sends the completed form and batch header to: Liaison Person, Hockey Ireland. The Liaison Person then uploads this information onto the National Vetting Bureau |
| Step 2 | You’ll receive an email from the National Vetting Bureau inviting you to complete the full online vetting form (valid for 30 days). |
| Step 3 | Complete and submit the online eVetting Application Form via the link in your email. |
| Step 4 | Hockey Ireland’s Liaison Officer reviews your application and submits it to the National Vetting Bureau.. |
| Step 5 | The Bureau processes your application and sends a vetting disclosure back to Hockey Ireland. |
| Step 6 | Hockey Ireland reviews the disclosure and contacts you directly with the outcome. |
Helpful Documents & FAQs
Updated forms, instructions, and FAQs on ID validation are available here: [Click Here]
Before starting your application, please take a moment to read the instructions for completing the eVetting Invitation & ID Validation Form.
Need Help?
For any questions about the vetting process, please contact: