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Message form Gary Tolan -NDSL Referees Allocation Officer:
Tuesday 09th November 2010:
Will the following referees listed please contact Gary Tolan to arrange collection of referee's kit on Monday or Thursday between 6pm - 7pm PHONE: 087-2251495 to confirm collection time with Gary at the NDSL Headquarters on Oscar Traynor Road Coolock D.17
C. Byrne, T. Nolan, N. McDermott, P. Smith, M. Jameson
Attention All Referee's
For All Referee's Enquiries please contact our Referee Allocator
Mr. Gary Tolan Mobile No 087 2251495
Email gartol@eircom.net
Please do not ring Gary till after 4.30pm
All enquires to Gary Tolan Mobile No.087-2251495 or email gartol@eircom.net/ ndsleague@eircom.net
The following Referee's Fee's are applicable till the 31st July 2011.
1. 7 & 9 A-Side €15.00 and €3.00 after Swords.
2. 11 - 14's €24.00 and €3.00 after Swords.
3. 15 - 16's €28.00 and €3.00 after Swords.
4. Youths €42.00 and €3.00 after Swords
5. 17 & 18 Premier Extra €6.00
Football Association of Ireland
Garda Vetting Information
Why?
Government guidelines as outlined in the Irish Sports Council's Code of Ethics and Good Practice stipulate that all adults involved with children/young people under the age of eighteen and vulnerable adults in a sporting capacity whether paid or unpaid should be subject to the Garda Vetting process as part of a safe/responsible recruitment process.
Having a safe recruitment practice is also required in meeting our duty of care obligations. Ref. Child Care Act 1991.
Who?
Basically, this FAI policy applies to anyone in the organisation paid or unpaid whose work brings them into contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Why is it so important?
Sadly, there are too many examples of inappropriate people who have been working with children sometimes with tragic consequences.
Garda vetting is just one part of a safe recruitment process that seeks to reduce the possibility of any further cases occurring. This is purely a preventative measure.
It is also important that we as the National Governing Sporting Body demonstrate leadership and best practice standard's at all times to reassure parents, stake holders and sponsors that we will take any and all steps necessary to maintain and protect the welfare of children and vulnerable adults whilst involved in soccer.
I already have Garda Vetting. Do I need another one?
Some individuals may already have completed Garda Vetting through bodies other than The FAI. Unfortunately, The FAI is not able to accept disclosures from other bodies and the individual will need to complete another Garda Vetting Application Form which will be processed through The FAI.
It is the policy of the FAI that all persons engaged in or who wish to engaged by the Association will be subject to the Garda Vetting procedure.
What information do the Garda Authorities disclose?
The Gardai will furnish us with details of all criminal convictions and outcomes e.g. probation orders, prison sentences, suspended sentences, sexual offenders register
They will also disclose if there are any cases pending.
"The function of the Garda Central Vetting Unit is to provide details of all prosecutions, successful or not, pending or completed, and/or convictions in respect of an applicant to a registered organisation"
What if something shows up?
This depends on what it is. Things taken into consideration can include:
· How long ago it was
· Your age at the time
· How serious it was
· Any specific direction/s made by the court
· Whether a child or young person was hurt or harmed
What if I have some offences though not serious?
Some offences are considered minor and you have no reason to worry, we will shred the information disclosed.
Generally, this would include old and minor convictions of traffic offences, car crime, benefit and petty financial crime, old public order offences and youth offending.
What if the offence is more serious?
Some offences can be of more concern and in this instance, you will be spoken to and perhaps more references may be sought.
Included in this category would be recent assaults, violence that has resulted in a prison sentence, recent drug use, supplying offences, racist offences, harassment, arson, and indecent exposure.
What if it is more serious again?
Some offences are considered very serious even if they are old. This would include rape, any offences against children, a history of violent crime, downloading and possession of indecent images of children, sexual assault, indecent assault, manslaughter, supply of Class A drugs and murder.
Clearly some people with a serious history will be prevented from working with children, young people and vulnerable adults and the Football Association of Ireland has to exercise its responsibilities to children whilst at the same time being fair.
How is information stored? Are my family likely to see it?
Your completed form is returned from the Garda Vetting Unit to the FAI Authorized Signatory clearly marked as Private and Confidential. The FAI Authorized Signatory will not disclose information regarding your offending or any other information contained therein.
The FAI Authorized Signatory keeps all this information in strictest confidence and a decision is made on whether the individual is an acceptable person to be able to work in football.
What if I am suspended from working with children?
Your relevant body will be informed that they cannot use you, but they will not be told why.
That will remain confidential and all records relating to your offending will be shredded after any appeals procedure has been exhausted.
What decision is made on the basis of Garda Vetting?
There are three options:
1. Accepted: This allows the individual concerned to continue the application process and enables clubs, leagues and organizations to know The FAI sees no reason why this individual cannot work in football.
2. Rejected: This means that the individual is not considered suitable to work in football. (This decision can be appealed against through FIFA in the case of Players Licensed Agents)
3. Referred: This means there is some concern and further investigation or clarification is needed. The FAI Authorized Signatory will typically contact or write to the individual and, possibly, ask for explanations for the offending or references. The FAI Authorized Signatory may also contact local Gardai/Police Forces for clarification on offences.
All decisions are made with care and every case is treated on its merits. Where there are serious concerns, the individual will be taken through the case management process as outlined above.
Data Protection
Personal data will be maintained by the Football Association of Ireland in line with the Associations Data Protection Policy which is available on request.
Can I appeal the decision?
There are two separate types of appeal open to you. One relates to the Garda Authorities with respect to the information disclosed.
They have a Dispute Mechanism System in place to manage instances where individuals dispute the accuracy of the personal data as disclosed to the Authorised Signatory.
The second will refer to the internal procedures of the FAI (FAI staff)
The Process
1 Form Filled In
2 Submitted to Authorised Signatory
3 Process as outlined above
How long does the Garda Vetting process take?
Garda Vetting takes typically take around a month -six weeks. Sometimes the process can take considerably longer. This may be simply to the local police force (if you have lived abroad) or the complexity of the applicant's record.
Significant delays can also be caused where forms have not been filled in properly or if FAI guidance is not followed.
Football Association of Ireland
Garda Vetting Application Form Checklist
Have you ?
1. Completed the Form in Block Capitals
2. Ensured that all details required are given stating N/A if details are not applicable
3. Ensured that your writing is clear and legible
4. Ensure that all addresses from year of birth are clearly stated with no gaps
5. Ensured that all years are clearly stated e.g. 2003-2007, 1963-2008
6. Provided full disclosure and information on any convictions you might have. (Failure to disclose relevant information criminal offences will be taken very seriously and can result in disqualification)
Completed Forms should be returned marked "Private & Confidential" to:
On no account should they be forwarded directly to the Garda Authorities