Garda Vetting for Legion of Mary, Republic of Ireland

Instructions for completion of Application Forms for Garda Vetting

Obtain an Application Form for Garda Vetting (download below)

1.    Before you start to complete your application read these instructions and the details of ID requirements.

2.    Form should be completed in biro. (no pencil or marker is acceptable.)

3.    The name inserted on page 1 must match exactly the name on your photo ID.

4.    Date of birth should be in the format of ddmmyyyy and must match exactly the date on your photo ID.

5.    Email address must be very clearly printed, with one letter or symbol per box.  (This address will be used to send your electronic form for completion.)
If your address contains an underscore or a hyphen, ensure this is very clear.  If in doubt as to clarity, write the address on a separate sheet and include with your form.

6.    Your contact number should also be completed with one number per box.

7.    The role for which you are to be vetted should be specified.  e.g. nursing home or hospital visitation or visitation of elderly in their own homes, or any work involving direct contact with children or vulnerable adults.

8.    Your address should correspond with your proof of address document.  Again, one letter or number per box.

9.    Tick the box above your signature.

10.    Sign the form.  No photocopy or scan of signature is acceptable.

11.    Date the form.  (ddmmyyyy format.)

12.    Complete the information in Section 3.  (Your president will assist with this.)

13.    Give the form to your president, who must sign and date the form and the back of the ID, and must ensure all information is completed properly and legibly.

14.    Meet with the validator.

15.    Do not cut photocopy ID.  (A4 is easier to scan.)

16.    All pages must be one sided.

17.    Do not use pins or staples, and if possible, do not fold the documents.

18.    Ensure all information requested is provided.  Each requirement is essential, and if not provided will result in needless delay and inconvenience.

19.    The validator should forward all completed application forms, together with IDs signed on the back by praesidium president, to Child Safeguarding, Legion of Mary, De Montfort House, Morning Star Avenue, Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, D07 V03.

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PROOF OF IDENTITY DOCUMENTATION

Identity Document Schedule (see below)

This schedule lists the documentation that GNVB will accept when processing vetting applications.

Only the documents listed are acceptable.

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