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All queries regarding vetting should be made via the diocesan vetting office: [email protected]

The Diocesan Vetting Office is located at St Macartan’s College, Monaghan, and may be contacted on 
+353 87 3874742 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays during office hours.

The Northern Ireland Safeguarding and Vetting Office address is: 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA. 

FOR VETTING IN REPUBLIC OF IRELAND:

NVB 1 Online Vetting Invitation Form for Parishes & Schools
Page 1 and Page 2 - Guidelines for completing E- Vetting Invitation Form
Page 3 – Vetting applicant must complete section 1 and section 2
Page 4 – Parish Priest or Safeguarding Representative must complete section 3 
Please read the guidelines carefully and return all completed documents page 3, page 4, and copies of all supporting Identification Documents.  
NVB 3 Parent Guardian Consent Form
The NVB 3 form must be completed by a parent/guardian when vetting applicants are under the age of 18 years old.
Identity Document Validation Form
Proof of Identification for Garda Vetting.
Before the Diocese of Clogher Safeguarding can process a Garda Vetting Application, it is a Garda Vetting requirement that the parish validator complete an Identification Check using this form.
Garda Vetting Identification Checklist
This Garda Vetting ID Checklist has been developed to support organisations in verifying the identity of vetting applicants (those applying to be Garda Vetted). 
To remain compliant, it is essential for the Parish Office or Safeguarding Representative to keep a copy of all the documents on file and readily available for inspections.

Please see attached forms and return all completed forms and Identification to:
Diocese of Clogher, Safeguarding Vetting Office, St. Macartan’s College,  Co. Monaghan, H18 X704.

FOR VETTING IN NORTHERN IRELAND:

 

The Northern Ireland Safeguarding and Vetting Office address is: 
Catholic Church Northern Dioceses Vetting Office, 120 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6LA. 

Forms and Guidance for NI Vetting:
​Vetting application form April 2025
Access NI List of acceptable documents June 2025
Guidance document to create NIDA-LOA2 account for Access NI application
​Application Guidance for Enhanced applications March 2025
Confidential Declaration Form (April 2025)
Vetting Confirmation Request & Explanatory Notes (April 2024)
The Vetting Confirmation Request Form enables a Parish to confirm whether a volunteer has previously been vetted for working with the appropriate group, to notify of an additional role or to decide whether a new vetting application is required. It also allows the Vetting Office to update the individual’s vetting history on the Vetting Database.
MANAGING THE VETTING APPLICATION PROCESS (November 2025)
This document offers guidance for Parish Safeguarding Representatives.
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Diocese of Clogher

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Clogher encompasses all of County Monaghan, most of County Fermanagh and portions of Counties Tyrone, Donegal, Louth and Cavan. The Diocese of Clogher is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Armagh.
The Roman Catholic Diocese and Parishes of Clogher Trust. A registered charity in Ireland (CRA No. 20014452)