How to Apply for Garda Vetting

1.     Complete the first form, Garda Vetting Invitation form, NVB1.

Applicants complete the Garda Vetting Invitation form, NVB1 with a physical signature (electronic signatures, scans or photocopies are insufficient for Garda Vetting), and post it to:

The Membership Secretary (GVB Liaison person)

IABP, 15 Court Lane, Galway, H91 YAE1

The form needs to be accompanied by copies of:

a.      Proof of ID.

This must include photo ID (please see the 100 Point Check).

b.     Proof of current address.

This must be the same as on the NVB1 form, and dated within last 6 months.

2.     Make an online payment

Applicants then make an online payment of €30 to IABP:

Bank account:        Irish Association for Body Psychotherapy (IABP)

Bank:                 AIB, 1 Custume Place, Athlone, Co Westmeath, N37 VC58

IBAN:                      IE10AIBK93226459967047

3.     Confirmation meeting with IABP liaison person (Zoom)

On receipt of the application and payment the Membership Secretary will confirm the proofs of ID and address in a brief phone or Zoom contact. The Secretary will then enter the applicant’s details into the ‘e-Vetting System’.

4.     Receive an e-mail link to online vetting application from Garda Vetting Bureau.

The Garda Vetting Bureau will then send applicants an email with a link attached to complete the vetting application online (please make sure this email does not get caught up in your spam folder).The link will expire after 30 days (incurring a charge to re-activate).

5.     Disclosure of Vetting result.

When checks are complete the vetting disclosure is issued to the IABP. The IABP will, as soon as practicable, inform the applicant of the outcome, and retain records confidentially.

6.     Queries and further information.

All queries or issues to be raised directly with IABP. Please refer to:

The IABP Garda Vetting Policy for further information

Legislation covering Garda Vetting:

Garda Vetting is subject to two pieces of Legislation:

The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016

This provides a statutory basis for vetting people carrying out relevant work with children or vulnerable persons.

The Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR

IABP complies with this law by retaining records in strict confidence, overseen by a liaison person, herself vetted and authorised by the Garda Vetting authority, who is currently the IABP Membership Secretary.