New teachers caught in vetting bind, claims TUI

The TUI has hit out at a possible “absurd effect” of new national vetting legislation that will make it illegal, for a period of time, for schools to employ new teachers in any capacity.

Speaking at the final day of the TUI annual conference in Galway, general secretary John MacGabhann said this will happen unless Justice Minister Alan Shatter engages with stakeholders and ensures that vetting requirements for teachers are introduced in a manner that allows schools to make appointments.

“From the date of the commencement of section 12 of this act, a new appointee to a school will be required to have a vetting clearance through the National Vetting Bureau. Clearance obtained up to now, through the Garda Central Vetting Unit, will not suffice.