IAHIP and BACP supervisors can verify the identity of IACP members

As part of Garda vetting procedures which are being phased in for IACP members, each member must have his or her identify verified. This can now be done not only by IACP supervisors but also by supervisors accredited by the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Here is the IACP announcement on this:

"To support members in verifying identity and to reduce potential cost and inconvenience, the IACP has designated BACP Supervisors and IAHIP Accredited Supervisors with the authority to provide this service should they wish to do so.   We would like to advise you that as of 29 April 2016, The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 is in force and the Garda Central Vetting Unit is now known as the National Vetting Bureau. The Act provides a legislative basis for the mandatory vetting of persons who wish to undertake certain work or activities relating to children or vulnerable persons or to provide certain services to children or vulnerable persons. Legal advice has been sought by IACP and it is considered that our organisation comes under the Act. New Garda Requirements The GardaÍ require, as of 26th April 2016, that all applicants must have their identity verified using a 100 Point Check system. Applicants must present identification totalling a minimum of 100 points. At least one must be photographic ID, and one must display an address. The 100-point check is a Personal Identification System and has been developed to support organisations in verifying identities, the date of birth and the current address of applicants. At present, the following Persons may verify an applicant’s identification: IACP Accredited Supervisor IACP Head Office Solicitor Commissioner of Oaths Notary or Peace Commissioner   This provides for BACP Supervisors and IAHIP Accredited Supervisors to sign off on the 100 Point Check Form if they so wish. This is optional and a decision for the individual supervisor and not a requirement from the IACP.   Please Note: No action is required by IACP members at this time. Vetting in the IACP is being phased out over a 16 month period.   IACP will contact members over the coming months with the necessary details to apply."