Updates and Information on Vetting Procedures
Vetting in Swim Ireland
Vetting checks are required every three years for adults and young people aged 16/17 years, working with or responsible for young people in Swim Ireland. It is your responsibility to apply for and/or maintain your vetting credential following the instructions for applying and bearing in mind the requirements of our Vetting Policy. There are two vetting processes for Swim Ireland:
National Vetting Bureau (NVB) for relevant activities undertaken in Ireland.
Access NI for relevant activities undertaken in Northern Ireland.
Both processes have legal requirements which must be met by Swim Ireland. Please check the Vetting Policy and the application forms for further information.
National Vetting Bureau Application Update – 28th February 2026
The old NVB paper application form is no longer accepted for NVB vetting. All applications must now be processed through the JustGo system with the new form printed out from the membership system.
The instructions for this process can be found here: NVB application process
ID validation requirements can be found here: ID Validation for NVB process
To accommodate old application forms already posted, any old forms arriving up to and including Thursday 5th March will be processed. Any old forms arriving after that will be returned and the vetting application will need to be restarted through the JustGo system. ID validations will need to be redone for the new form printed from the system. ID validations completed on an old form will NOT be accepted.
Having to redo your application will obviously delay your application.
The NVB application process is now through our JustGo system.
Please read through the instructions NVB application process.
You will need to log into your JustGo profile, make sure it is correct and follow the instructions in the NVB application process document.
Remember: your form still needs to be printed and signed, with your ID validation completed as required (see ID validation for NVB applications). Your form and copies of your ID must be posted to:
Swim Ireland Vetting, ISHQ, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin, D15 DY62
You should read the application form with instructions
ANI Summary of Instructions (July 2023) DOWNLOAD – all these steps are required
The Access NI application for an enhanced check is a two-part process – you need to complete the online application first and then the paper form.
1.Create or login to your NIDirect Account (OPEN) and complete the enhanced check application, you will need to use an email address for this.
2. ANI Declaration and Application Form (April 2025) DOWNLOAD making sure the declaration and your 10 digit case number is filled in. You do not need to show the declaration to the person verifying your ID documents, however it must be signed by you.
3. Complete Parent Carer Consent Form DOWNLOAD, if required; signed by a parent/carer and included with the application.
4. Verify your ID by showing yourself and your original ID documents (check Section 3 and Section 4 for what is required) This person MUST complete Section 3 of your application form.
5. Post or email your forms and documents within 21 days including the original application form, copies of your ID documents and if required, the parent consent form to the address on the ANI application form.
Post: Swim Ulster Vetting, Bangor Aurora, 3 Valentine Road, Bangor, BT20 4TH
Email: ruth@swimulster.net
6. Online applications will be removed after 21 days if no correctly completed ANI Declaration and Application Form is received.
If you have any queries email ruth@swimulster.net
If you have any questions on the vetting process or requirements please contact the Vetting Department at vetting@swimireland.ie or Ruth (ruth@swimulster.net)