FG aims to extend vetting of workers

PLANS by Fine Gael to extend the system of vetting people who work with children have been welcomed by CARI, the national voluntary organisation providing therapy to sexually abused children.

Fine Gael said the Central Vetting Unit, established last year and operated by the gardaí was both inadequate and extremely restricted.

The party wants the new vetting procedure to apply to all those who have unsupervised access to children in the workplace. This would include health board staff, teachers, charities and sporting and youth organisations.