There have been calls that the Garda vetting system needs a total overhaul.

The calls come from Fine Gael TD, Deputy Edwards Timmins who said that “More than 633,000 vetting applications were processed in 2025, and many of these may be repeat applications for people who have already been vetted”.

So, do you think we need it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Paula Donohoe, owner of Clever Cloggs Creche & Chairperson of the Association of Childhood Professionals, James Hennessy, Zoo Director at The National Reptile Zoo, Secretary of the Dublin branch of the Irish Soccer Referees’ Society & President of the national body, Sean Slattery and more.