Garda Vetting for Your Club
Tennis Ireland E-Vetting Process
Garda Vetting Forms
In line with this recent legislation, it is now mandatory that ALL Garda Vetting Application forms must be accompanied by a fully completed ‘Verification of Identification Form’. This form is located below. Please be advised that applications received without this form will NOT be processed.
Please see below the new Garda Vetting Invitation Application form which must be submitted along with your Verification of ID form. A detailed process is outlined within the documents below.
Form 1: Garda Vetting Invitation
Forms 2 and 3: Garda Vetting Identification Forms
Form 4 (under 18s only): 89-3-NVB-3-Parent-Guardian-Consent-Form
Submit your Garda Vetting Forms and pay by card HERE
Instructions for Completing Your Garda Vetting Application
- Download the forms above.
- Applicants to complete Invitation form and Section 1 of Identification form. Submit required ID to club (see Appendix 2). Club completes Section 2. Please note it must be one of the roles listed on the form that completes section 2.
- Submit forms to application link above and pay by card.
- When your application is received, it will be submitted to the GNVB for processing. You will receive a link to complete the next step which must be complete within 30 days.
- Once your application is processed, your disclosure will be issued to you and your vetting will be complete.
*Multiple applications for clubs – please e-mail forms to lisa.murphy@tennisireland.ie for processing and the club will be invoiced.
How long is Garda Vetting Valid for?
When an applicant receives their disclosure there is a date in bold. The vetting is valid for 3 years from the date on the disclosure. Applicants must renew their vetting before it expires to ensure they remain vetted and compliant with safeguarding measures.
Garda Vetting and Child Protection go hand in hand
The Garda Vetting process is a vital step in implementing the Code of Conduct and Good Practice for Children in Tennis. Each organisation/club working within tennis is committed to protecting all those working with young people and to providing a safe environment for all. The Garda Vetting process is just one step in the process of implementing the ‘Code’. Leaders should also sign a code of conduct within their club / organisation and children and leaders should be adequately supervised. Please refer to our Child Protection Appendices page here where you can find templates for all your clubs needs in building a safe environment for children in our sport.
For further information please contact our Tennis Ireland Office to speak with Lisa Murphy or Roger Geraghty, Tennis Ireland’s National Children’s Officer.
e: lisa.murphy@tennisireland.ie t: 01 8844010
e: roger.geraghty@tennisireland.ie t: 086 2316478
Access NI
Ongoing improvements in the vetting process for those working with children and vulnerable adults has resulted in a specialised body known as AccessNI now being responsible for the processing of all vetting applications in Northern Ireland. The Ulster Branch of Tennis Ireland process all tennis applications and further details are available on their website at the below link:
http://ulstertennis.co.uk/clubs/child-protection
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Garda Vetting Data Protection Office Guidance Note |
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National Vetting Bureau Act Guidance for NGBs |
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Garda Vetting Policy 2022 |