Garda Vetting

Getting Started

Foireann Instructions 

Step 1: Log into Foireann

Log into your account on Foireann or create an account on www.foireann.ie

Step 2: Update PROFILE section

Once logged into your account on Foireann please click on the Profile tab on the left-hand side, then Qualifications and Vetting tab across the top, then click Apply to be Vetted.

  • Ensure all fields in the PROFILE section are accurate.

  • The name and address in Foireann must match the ID documentation shown to the Club Childrens Officer (CCO)

  • The Date of Birth field and Eircode field must be populated to progress the application

Step 3: Select your Club and or Association you wish to be vetted for

It doesn’t matter which association you choose; the application process is the same for all.

Step 4: Select the role you are applying for. Any role in the club with Juveniles (aged<18) requires vetting.

  • Mentors/Nursery Coaches/TY coaches select: Coach or Manager with players 18 years and under.

  • FLOs select: Chaperone working with children

  • Referees select: Match Official whose role includes the care and supervision of children participating in matches.

Step 5: Arrange Face to Face meeting with Club Children’s Officer (CCO)

Email vetting@clontarfgaa.com to arrange a meeting. For the meeting you must have the following documents with you (Forms available to download below - scroll down)

  1. The NVB1 Vetting Invitation Form

  2. ID Validation form (to be filled out by CCO)

  3. Photo ID document (original)

  4. Proof of address document

  5. Parental consent if applicant is <18

Refer to the Garda vetting Documentation Guidelines document for tips on the the correct documentation to bring to the meeting. Documentation Guidelines applicants for both under 18 and ages 18 and over are available below (click links or scroll down).

Step 6: Upload documents to Foireann following meeting with CCO

This video (opposite and at the following link) guides you through the application process. Applying for Garda Vetting on Foireann

Documentation Guidelines applicants aged u18

All applicants and their parent/guardian must meet the Club Children’s Officer (CCO) to complete the Garda Vetting process. Email vetting@clontarfgaa.com to make an appointment.

Documentation required

1.      The NVB1 Vetting Invitation Form.

The applicant completes page 1. The form must contain a wet (handwritten) signature and the tick box to consent to be vetted. The CCO completes page 2 of the NVB1 form.

 2.      The following ID documents (in date) are required. You must bring the original document with you to the meeting (not a photocopy)

  • Birth Certificate – this is mandatory

  • Passport from country of citizenship

Or

  • Written statement from school principal confirming attendance (on school letterhead)

The CCO must sight an original copy of the ID document

 3.      Parental Consent Form

Visit the Forms Section below (click or scroll down) for links to the following documents

  1. Applicant – vetting instructions

  2. NVB1 Vetting Invitation form

  3. Proof of Identity Documentation < 18 years applicants

  4. Parental consent form

  5. Video - Applying for Garda Vetting on Foireann

Documentation Guidelines applicants 18 & over

All applicants must meet the Club Children’s Officer (CCO) to complete the Garda Vetting process. Email vetting@clontarfgaa.com to make an appointment.

Documentation required

1.      The NVB1 Vetting Invitation Form.

The applicant completes page 1. The form must contain a wet (handwritten) signature and the tick box to consent to be vetted. The CCO completes page 2 of the NVB1 form.

2.      One of the following photo ID documents (in date) is required. You must bring the original document with you to the meeting (not a photocopy)

  • Passport from county of citizenship.

  • Irish Driver’s License or Learner permit (new credit card format)

  • Irish certification of Naturalisation

  • National Identity Card (EU/EEA/Swiss).

The CCO must sight an original copy of the ID document

3.      One of the following proof of address documents is required

  • Bank statement from a recognised bank (excludes Revolut statements)

  • Building Society statement

  • Credit Union Passbook

  • Utility Bill (excludes mobile phone bills)

  • Correspondance from government departments

  • Letter from local council confirming residency

All proof of address document must have been issued within the last 6 months The logo must be clearly visible. Photocopies of original proof of address documents are acceptable.

Visit the Forms Section below for links to the following documents

1.    Applicant – vetting instructions

2.    NVB1 Vetting Invitation form

3.    ID Validation form (to be filled out by CCO)

4.    Proof of Identity Documentation

5.    Video - Applying for Garda Vetting on Foireann

Forms