The "vast majority" of staff working in the homeless sector including those working with vulnerable children in family hubs do not go through a Garda vetting procedure, that’s according to Dublin City Council's Chief Executive. Pat Doyle CEO of the Peter McVerry Trust spoke to us on the show with reaction.

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